Inpatient Medical Coder– DRG Specialist - Remote
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
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No BS summary
Inpatient medical coder with at least 2 years of trauma 1 inpatient coding experience. Must have RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CIC certification and DRG/facility diagnosis and procedure coding knowledge.
Core skills
Required skills
Delivering Digital Outcomes. Driving Real Impact. Sutherland is the preferred digital transformation partner for iconic brands worldwide, unlocking new value for their business, people, and customers.
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.
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 Additionally, your background must include demonstrated knowledge of: 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
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What you'll do
- Analyze and interpret complex records in order to 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 they require
- 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
- Demonstrated knowledge of coding concepts for facility diagnosis and procedure coding and DRG assignment
- Demonstrated knowledge of 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
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