Certified Medical Coder (Inpatient) | Day Shift w/200K SOB

RecruitNest Consulting; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus ₱200,000

20 PTO credits per year

Annual Salary Appraisal

Annual Performance-Based Incentive

HMO coverage with dependents

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

RecruitNest Consulting is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coder V to join a healthcare team in the Philippines. You will assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient records, review documentation, and ensure coding accuracy with industry standards.

You will work in hybrid setup (2-3 onsite days weekly) in BGC, Taguig, and collaborate with a quality-focused group. 2+ years inpatient coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• At least 2 years inpatient coding experience.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or 3M Encoder.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient records.
• Review medical records to ensure complete and accurate code assignment.
• Apply inpatient coding guidelines and E/M coding standards.
• Compare documentation, codes, and charges for accuracy.
• Identify coding discrepancies and escalate as needed.
• Abstract clinical information from patient records.
• Utilize coding encoders and EMR systems effectively.
• Maintain compliance with AHIMA and AAPC standards.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT & HCPCS coding

Auditing and quality review

EMR/EHR proficiency

Documentation interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC, CIC, CCS)

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

3M Encoder

Job description

• Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (2-3x onsite/week) - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Day Shift
• Headcounts Needed: 10+ FTEs

Job Expectations

• Position Type: Experienced - Mid/Senior
• Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (2-3x onsite/week) - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Day Shift
• Headcounts Needed: 10+ FTEs
• Industry: Healthcare

About the Job

We are looking for an Inpatient Coder V to join our client's healthcare team and ensure accurate coding of inpatient medical records. In this role, you will assign diagnosis and procedure codes, review medical documentation, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and industry standards. You will also help maintain coding accuracy, validate documentation and charges, and support quality and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient medical records.
• Review medical records to ensure complete and accurate code assignment.
• Apply inpatient coding guidelines and facility Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding standards.
• Compare clinical documentation, code assignments, and financial system charges to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify coding discrepancies and escalation issues to the appropriate manager.
• Abstract required clinical information from patient records.
• Utilize EMR systems, coding encoders, and other coding support tools effectively.
• Ensure compliance with AHIMA, AAPC, and industry coding standards.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in inpatient medical coding.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC, CIC, or CCS) is required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Experience handling simple to complex inpatient cases, including high-dollar accounts.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or 3M Encoder.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting inpatient medical records.
• Can start immediately, if possible.

Benefits

• ₱200,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) credits per year
• Annual Salary Appraisal
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive
• HMO coverage with FREE dependents
• Group Life Insurance