Inpatient Facility DRG Coder

Essential Job Description

Thoroughly review and analyze facility inpatient medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses, procedures, and treatments.

• Accurately assign medical codes to precisely reflect clinical documentation.
• Ensure the integrity and precision of coded data.
• Stay abreast of evolving coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices through continuous research.
• Actively participate in coding quality improvement processes to uphold and enhance your coding accuracy.
• Maintain optimal productivity levels while adhering to established coding quality and efficiency benchmarks.
• Uphold strict patient confidentiality and privacy standards in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.