Medical Coder, Inpatient

Opportunity Description

Growing Healthcare system is seeking a remote Inpatient Coder II

Qualified applicants must have CCS (AHIMA) and a min of 2 years' Inpatient Coding experience.

Job Duties

Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)

Interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses and ICD-10-Procedural Classification System (PCS) operative procedure codes utilizing designated software to include Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and/or encoder, coding manuals and other reference material. ·

Reviews DRG assigned to each record. Enters coded/abstracted information into software, analyzes DRG groupings, and observes for appropriate DRG assignment. ·

Reviews high dollar and more complex cases including but not limited to, medical, surgical, behavioral health and IP Rehabilitation.

Applies IRF-PAI guidelines for IP Rehabilitation coding.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Experience & Skills Required

Min 2 years' inpatient coding experience

CCS (AHIMA

ICD 10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes UHDDS

Various DRG methodologies (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, Tricare, etc.)

IP Rehabilitation IRF-PAI coding requirement

Clinical information related to areas of responsibility To Be Replaced

Certifications

CCS (AHIMA)