Inpatient Medical Coder (On-site)

R1 RCM; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 Philippines is seeking an experienced Medical Coder/Senior Medical Coder to join our team in the Philippines.

The role focuses on accurately coding inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and PCS, ensuring proper sequencing, and applying POA indicators to support claim submissions.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Medical Coding.
• Must be a Medical Allied Course graduate.
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA or AAPC.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.
• Sequence codes correctly based on documentation.
• Assign POA indicators correctly.
• Understand DRGs, APGs, APRs for claims processing.
• Query physicians for clarification as needed.
• Monitor account status and follow up with leaders as required.
• Knowledge of 3M coding and abstracting software, PCI and Meditech systems.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

ICD-10 CM/PCS

Communication

Independence

Education

Medical Allied Course graduate

Tools

3M Coding

Meditech

PCI

Job description

We are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CIC or CCS)!

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigned POA indicators correctly.
• Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims.
• Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed.
• Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed.
• Knowledge of 3M coding and abstracting software, PCI and Meditech systems.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Medical Coding.
• Must be a Medical Allied Course graduate.
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA or AAPC.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with ICD-10 CM & PCS codes and procedures.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.

NOTICE: Please be informed that NO candidate seeking a job opportunity with R1 Philippines shall be required to pay any amount as a condition for employment at R1. R1 does not authorize any third party, agency, company or individual to collect money or request any monetary arrangement in order to receive a job at R1.