Inpatient Medical Coder: Precise ICD-10/CPT Expertise

Tenet Healthcare; Taguig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an IP Coder to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. The role requires precise abstraction of clinical information from medical records and adherence to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

The position emphasizes accuracy and collaboration with management. Candidates should be proficient in CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, EMR systems, and encoder software.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CPT/HCPCS coding and E/M facility coding guidelines.
• Ability to review documentation, code assignments, and charges for accuracy.
• Familiarity with facility EMR, encoder, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines.
• Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charges in the financial system for accuracy 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.

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an IP Coder to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. The role requires precise abstraction of clinical information from medical records and adherence to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

The position emphasizes accuracy and collaboration with management. Candidates should be proficient in CPT/HCPCS coding guidelines, EMR systems, and encoder software.