Coder - Inpatient (Local or Remote with Experience)

Job description

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Job Summary The Medical Coder is responsible for ICD-10 coding of diagnoses and procedures of inpatient/outpatient discharged patient records. Job Specific Responsibilities: Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: - Apply diagnoses codes to in-patient, out-patient, and emergency services - Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations related to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and DRG coding, sequencing, and CPT coding - Perform quality improvement reviews as assigned - All other assigned duties related to Health Information Management Inpatient Coder Duties: - Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. - Ensure completeness of the record to assign the accurate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) assignment for reimbursement. - Maintain knowledge of current coding guidelines, Coding Clinics and facility-specific coding policies. - Collaborate with clinical documentation specialists as needed for unclear or inconsistent documentation requiring queries. - Maintains knowledge of coding updates...