Inpatient Coding Specialist - Pediatrics | Remote Texas | $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Core
Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes to inpatient, observation, and outpatient medical records to determine Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and support billing.
Role type
Inpatient Coding Specialist (Pediatrics)
Builds
Coded medical records for billing and CCHCS reporting
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Coding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT-4 coding, DRG assignment, medical record abstraction, electronic health record navigation, automated encoder usage, Microsoft Excel, documentation query management
Preferred skills
Pediatric coding, outpatient surgery coding, ambulatory surgery coding, prospective payment system experience
Technologies
Electronic health record applications, automated encoders, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Review and interpret patient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures; assign codes to the highest level of specificity; validate coded data against DRG groupers and POA indicators; query providers to clarify incomplete or conflicting documentation; maintain current knowledge of coding rules and guidelines.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC