Senior Coder - Facility IP DRG
Core
Transform medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to assign accurate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) for reimbursement.
Role type
Senior IC medical coder (IP DRG)
Builds
Accurate alphanumerical codes and DRG assignments for client billing and regulatory compliance
Domain
Healthcare administration / Medical coding
Required skills
ICD-10-CM coding, ICD-10-PCS coding, DRG assignment, patient record review, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, MS Office/Excel, coding software (3M, Trucode, Optum), EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
3M, Trucode, Optum, EPIC, Cerner
Responsibilities
Review patient records to assign appropriate DRGs, collaborate with clinical staff to gather accurate documentation, participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensure daily coding volumes meet Turnaround Time with >95% accuracy, attend Weekly QA/Team meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
