IP Medical Coder

Our Clients; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO and other health benefits

Career growth and upskilling

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking a detail-oriented Inpatient Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes for inpatient encounters in compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role requires active certification (CPC/CCS/CIC/CCS-P) and 1–3 years of inpatient coding experience, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS, DRG assignment, and encoder tools. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Active certification CPC, CCS, CIC, or CCS-P.
• Minimum 1–3 years inpatient coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Proficiency in DRG assignment and medical terminology.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and encoder tools.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with AHIMA/AAPC standards.
• Interpret clinical documentation including physician notes, labs, and discharge summaries.
• Query physicians when documentation is insufficient or unclear.
• Meet productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Stay updated with coding changes, payer guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with QA and audit teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

DRG codes

Medical terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

EMR/EHR

Encoder tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Encoder tools

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and certified Inpatient Medical Coder to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate codes for inpatient encounters in compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Review and analyze inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes

Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with AHIMA/AAPC standards

Interpret clinical documentation including physician notes, lab results, and discharge summaries

Query physicians when documentation is insufficient or unclear

Meet productivity and quality benchmarks

Stay updated with coding changes, payer guidelines, and compliance requirements

Collaborate with QA and audit teams for continuous improvement

Qualifications

Active certification (any of the following):

CPC, CCS, CIC, or CCS-P

Minimum 1-3 years of inpatient coding experience (acute care setting preferred)

Strong knowledge of:

ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS coding

DRG assignment

Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

Experience with EMR/EHR systems and encoder tools

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in US healthcare / revenue cycle management

Exposure to auditing or quality assurance processes

Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines

What We Offer

Competitive salary package

HMO and other health benefits

Career growth and upskilling opportunities