Certified Medical Coder

SCOPE OF WORK :

We are seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist who will be responsible for coding all requested inpatient medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM / PCS and DRG assignment, while meeting specified productivity and accuracy standards. The coding specialist will also be responsible for abstracting key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements and other regulatory coding guidelines.

JOBS-TO-BE-DONE (JTBDs) :

• Codes all requested Inpatient records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM / PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Abstracts, codes, and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required.
• Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
• Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA :

Candidate qualifications :

Compliance :

Awareness and adherence to all applicable organization wide policies and procedures, including but not limited to Information security, HIPAA, and HR policies.