Medical Coder

Opportunity DescriptionGrowing Healthcare system is seeking a remote Inpatient Coder III for a long term contract role with great growth potential. Qualified applicants must have CCS (AHIMA) and a min of 2 years' Inpatient Coding experience. Job DutiesAnalyzes 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.Experience & SkillsMin 2 years' inpatient coding experienceCCS (AHIMA ICD 10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes UHDDSVarious DRG methodologies (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, Tricare, etc.)IP Rehabilitation IRF-PAI coding requirement Clinical information related to areas of responsibility To Be ReplacedEducation & CertificationsAssociate's Degree or equivalent experienceCCS (AHIMA)