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Medical Coder-Inpatient

Medical Coder-Inpatient

Human EdgeHartford, CT
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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)

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