Inpatient Medical Coder - 200k SOB (Permanent WFH)

Tenet Global Business Center, Inc.; Taguig; Remote; PHP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Global Business Center, Inc. is seeking an IP Coder responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in accordance with AHIMA standards. Abstracting necessary clinical information from medical records is required.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to coding rules, and collaboration with the manager to resolve discrepancies while utilizing EMR and encoder tools in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proficient in inpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.
• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including E/M facility coding guidelines.
• Familiar with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in inpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.
• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines.
• Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charge in the financial system for accuracy and completeness and elevating concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder and other support software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks with explicit accuracy.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency.

Skills

Inpatient coding

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

AHIMA standards

Tools

EMR system

Encoder software

Job description

Job Description:

The IP Coder is responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts, of moderate to high complexity, using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. They abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Proficient in inpatient diagnosis coding guidelines
• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines
• Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charge in the financial system for accuracy and completeness and elevating concerns to the appropriate manager
• Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder and other support software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
• Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks with explicit accuracy
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency.

Working Conditions:

• Morning Shift
• Permanent WFH Setup
• 200K SOB till Dec 31