Inpatient Coder

Title: Inpatient Coder

Remote

C: 13.54

Contract

The Judge Group is currently hiring fully remote inpatient coders.

Job Duties

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to CC/MCC, while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed.
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of Inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.)
• Professional coder certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC
• DRG coding experience