Inpatient Medical Coder– DRG Specialist - Remote
Core
Analyze and interpret complex trauma 1 facility inpatient records to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedure codes for accurate billing.
Role type
Inpatient Medical Coder – DRG Specialist
Builds
Trauma 1 facility inpatient billing and DRG assignments
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Inpatient coding, DRG assignment, diagnostic coding, procedure coding, third-party payor compliance, EMR usage, legal and policy knowledge
Preferred skills
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC certification
Technologies
EMRs, encoders
Responsibilities
Assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes, obtain clarification for ambiguous documentation, ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC