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)