Inpatient Coder - Quality Assurance Specialist

Nityo Infotech Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Taguig is seeking a highly skilled Inpatient Coder - Quality Assurance Specialist. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and compliance of inpatient medical coding records, performing quality reviews, and providing feedback to coding staff. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, CCS or CIC certification, and at least 1 year of coding experience are required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related healthcare field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of dedicated inpatient coding experience.
• Possession of a valid CCS or CIC certification is required.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of inpatient medical coding records.
• Perform comprehensive quality reviews and identify coding discrepancies.
• Provide valuable feedback to coding staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Inpatient Coder - Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of inpatient medical coding records, thereby contributing to the integrity of our healthcare data and financial operations. The specialist will perform comprehensive quality reviews, identify coding discrepancies, and provide valuable feedback to coding staff.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related healthcare field is preferred. A relevant Associate's degree or diploma with significant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of 1 year of dedicated inpatient coding experience.
• Possession of a valid Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.