Job Description

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IP DRG Medical Coder

(Inpatient Diagnosis-Related Group Medical Coder). This role is commonly found in healthcare settings such as hospitals, health systems, and medical coding service providers.

Job Title:

Inpatient DRG Medical Coder (IP DRG Coder)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly accurate and detail-oriented

Inpatient DRG Medical Coder

to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS) for inpatient medical records in accordance with official coding guidelines and DRG grouping rules to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and abstract clinical information from inpatient medical records. Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to diagnoses and procedures. Validate DRG assignment based on coding and documentation. Ensure compliance with all applicable coding guidelines, regulations, and internal policies. Work collaboratively with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists and providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures when needed. Maintain accuracy standards of 95% or higher in coding and DRG assignment. Use computer-assisted coding (CAC) tools and electronic health records (EHRs) efficiently. Keep current with coding guidelines, regulations, and payer policies. Participate in coding audits and provide feedback or corrections as needed. Meet productivity standards (e.g., coding X records per day).

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or equivalent AHIMA/AAPC certification (e.g., RHIA, RHIT). Minimum 2-3 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG methodologies. Experience with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and coding tools (e.g., 3M Encoder). Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with federal and state reimbursement regulations. Experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) initiatives. Knowledge of quality measures and hospital reimbursement methodologies.

Work Environment:

This role may be remote, on-site, or hybrid, depending on employer needs. May require flexible hours to meet productivity and turnaround time requirements.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?30,743.62 - ?60,113.63 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Medical coding: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person