State Licensed Senior Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Coding Specialist who independently reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to medical encounters.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs validation of Higher-Weighted Diagnosis Related Groups (HWDRG) reviews
• Reviews electronic and scanned medical records, ensuring coding accuracy and productivity
• Interacts with physicians and educators to obtain medical input and address coding patterns

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• Current unrestricted credentials of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Experience with International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) classification system
• Proven track record in auditing clinical coding and supporting clinical documentation
• Registered Nurses (RNs) and personnel with medical degrees may be considered with relevant experience
• Ability to apply ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines for HWDRG assignment