Certified Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the Senior Inpatient DRG Coder will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes to inpatient records across various specialties, ensuring accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignments while maintaining coding quality and productivity standards.

Key responsibilities

• Proficiently navigate patient health records to determine diagnosis and procedure codes, including MS-DRGs and APCs assignments
• Communicate with clinical staff and documentation specialists to address coding-related issues and ensure accurate documentation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations while consistently meeting departmental quality standards

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 1 year of experience in coding
• Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program is preferred
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician or Administrator, or Certified Coding Specialist is preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT coding principles, and MS-DRG/APC grouping
• Experience with concurrent coding reviews and knowledge of documentation regulations from Joint Commission and CMS