Inpatient DRG Coder – Onsite, Taguig (CCS/CIC)

weSource Management Consultancy Firm; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,218,672 - 1,459,728; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm seeks a knowledgeable Medical Coder specializing in Inpatient DRG coding. This onsite role in Taguig involves responsibilities such as assigning codes and reviewing health records in compliance with established guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field and 2+ years of relevant coding experience are required. Candidates must be CCS or CIC certified. This role presents an attractive compensation package based on experience, aiming for skilled professionals to enhance hospital reimbursement, while demonstrating excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Inpatient DRG Coding experience required.
• Active Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required.
• Proficiency in identifying POA, SOI, and ROM indicators essential.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate code(s) using established coding guidelines.
• Review Inpatient health record documentation for accuracy.
• Work on inpatient claim edits to comply with coding standards.

Skills

Coding Experience

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Analytical Skills

English Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in allied health field

Masters degree or credential in business, healthcare or related field preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech

Encoder software and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)

Job description

A healthcare consulting firm seeks a knowledgeable Medical Coder specializing in Inpatient DRG coding. This onsite role in Taguig involves responsibilities such as assigning codes and reviewing health records in compliance with established guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in an allied health field and 2+ years of relevant coding experience are required. Candidates must be CCS or CIC certified. This role presents an attractive compensation package based on experience, aiming for skilled professionals to enhance hospital reimbursement, while demonstrating excellent analytical and communication skills.