Inpatient DRG Medical Coder

Sutherland Global • Louisville, KY

52d

About The Position

In this role, we will look to you to analyze and interpret complex records in order to identify and accurately bill for Trauma 1 facility Inpatient services. Specifically, you will assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes in compliance with third party payor requirements, and when necessary, obtain clarification when presented with conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a trauma 1 setting.
• RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS, CIC certification
• Strong communication, analytical and research skills with a keen attention to detail
• Coding concepts for facility diagnosis and procedure coding and DRG assignment
• Legal and policy directives pertinent to coding
• Be familiar with proper reference materials, standards and guidelines for coding
• Experience using various EMRs and encoders; or ability to learn quickly
• Confidentiality requirements

Responsibilities

• analyze and interpret complex records
• identify and accurately bill for Trauma 1 facility Inpatient services
• assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes in compliance with third party payor requirements
• obtain clarification when presented with conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees