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Inpatient Medical Coder – DRG Specialist

Sutherland

Analyze and interpret complex inpatient records to accurately identify and bill Trauma 1 facility inpatient services.

Assign and sequence diagnostic and procedure codes in compliance with third-party payor requirements.

Request clarification when documentation is conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific.

Requirements & Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a Trauma 1 setting
  • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification
  • Strong communication, analytical, and research skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Knowledge of facility diagnosis and procedure coding concepts
  • Knowledge of DRG assignment
  • Familiarity with legal and policy directives related to coding
  • Familiarity with coding reference materials, standards, and guidelines
  • Experience using EMRs and encoders, or ability to learn quickly
  • Understanding of confidentiality requirements

Location

Houston, Texas, US

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate

Remote work allowed

Yes

Posted

2 months ago

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