Medical Coding : IP-DRG

Job highlights

• We are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CIC or CCS) hand on experience on Inpatient DRG (MS-DRG / APR-DRG) coding. .

Review patient medical records following PHI, HIPPA and convert into medical coding code as per ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines. Complete daily assign tasks within time with expected quality, on time communication to internal/external stakeholders and adhere to organization policies.

Job Description

We are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CIC or CCS) hand on experience on Inpatient DRG (MS-DRG/APR-DRG) coding.

Responsibilities :

• Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM (PDx and SDx) and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigned POA indicators correctly.
• Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims
• Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed.
• Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed.
• Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech etc. will be added advantage.

Requirements:

• 1 to 7+ Years experience in IP DRG medical Coding
• Education - Any Graduate (preferable life Science Graduate)
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CIC) - Must be active during joining and verified.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (should have capability to reply to email properly to client and stakeholders)
• Able to work independently and willing to adapt and change as per business/process requirement.

Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.