Medical Coder

Yitro Business Consultants (p) Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Transport

Job summary

Yitro Business Consultants (p) Ltd is seeking an experienced IPDRG Coding Manager to lead and manage an inpatient DRG coding team. The ideal candidate will have strong IPDRG expertise, conduct medical record reviews, DRG validation, and drive revenue cycle improvements.

The role requires hands-on IPDRG coding, auditing, and collaboration with CDI and quality teams to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG grouping, and payer guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1–13 years experience in IPDRG coding.
• Strong knowledge of IPDRG guidelines and coding accuracy.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG validation.
• Experience in audits and payer guidelines.
• People management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IPDRG coding team.
• Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG grouping.
• Conduct coding audits to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with CDI teams to resolve DRG discrepancies.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Provide training and upskilling.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in RCM coding.

Skills

IPDRG coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DRG grouping

MS-DRG/APR-DRG

Team leadership

Audits & quality

Payer compliance

Education

Graduate in any stream

CPC

CCS

Job description

Job Title: IPDRG Coding

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 1-13Years (minimum 1+ years in IPDRG coding)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced IPDRG Coding Manager to lead and manage inpatient DRG coding team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in IPDRG coding guidelines, medical record review, DRG validation, and revenue cycle impact, along with proven people management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the IPDRG coding team ensuring high-quality and accurate coding.
• Ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG grouping, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Conduct regular coding audits to maintain accuracy, compliance, and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams to resolve DRG discrepancies.
• Monitor and report on productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time (TAT) of the team.
• Provide training, mentoring, and upskilling to team members.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and quality teams to ensure client satisfaction and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the RCM coding function.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG grouping, MS-DRG, APR-DRG.
• Hands-on experience in IPDRG coding and auditing.
• Familiarity with payer regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent team management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to manage quality metrics and productivity targets.

Qualification:

• Graduate in any stream
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent coding certification preferred.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Transport