This position performs inpatient facility coding and abstracting functions. The role is responsible for assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, DRG/MSDRG/APR-DRG groupers, and present-on-admission indicators while maintaining coding quality and productivity standards. It also supports hospital reporting, account review, physician query follow-up, and resolution of problem cases on the DNFB.
High School diploma or GED in Health Information Management.
AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of official coding guidelines, inpatient facility coding, DRG assignment, CC/MCC review, HAC coding, and hospital abstracting.
Ability to review clinical documentation, laboratory and radiology values, and work with clinical documentation specialists to improve physician documentation.
Experience with physician queries, RAC/governmental payer reviews, and handling missing, insufficient, or conflicting documentation.
Location
Columbus, Ohio, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 months ago