Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Inpatient Coder.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records to accurately abstract diagnoses, procedures, and services
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, as well as DRG assignments, according to official coding guidelines
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical documentation specialists to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of inpatient medical coding experience