Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Medical Coder - Inpatient.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code inpatient medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 conventions
• Validate diagnosis and procedure accuracy, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer requirements
• Conduct clinical validation reviews and document audit findings to support reimbursement and compliance

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care inpatient coding experience, including DRG auditing
• Active certification such as CCS, CCA, or CDIP (AHIMA), CPMA (AAPC), or CCDS (ACDIS)
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding
• Strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and DRG reimbursement methodology