Medical Coder - IP QA

Manatal; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage on day one

Paid time off with cash conversion

Group life insurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MicroSourcing is looking for a Medical Coding Auditor – Inpatient DRG to join our hybrid-day shift team in the Philippines. You will conduct quality reviews of inpatient coders, target 95% coding accuracy, and provide coaching to improve performance.

Responsibilities include auditing, preparing detailed reports, monitoring guidance compliance, and communicating findings to operational leadership. The role requires 2+ years in inpatient DRG auditing, CCS/CIC/CDIP, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive inpatient DRG coding auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an allied health field (e.g., Nursing, Health Information Management, or equivalent).
• Active CCS, CIC, or CDIP certification.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Proficiency in identifying POA, SOI, ROM, HACs, and PSIs.
• Experience with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (CEFR B2).

Responsibilities

• Audit inpatient coders and perform quality reviews to maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate.
• Prepare detailed coding audit reports with actionable feedback.
• Monitor compliance with coding guidelines and initiate corrective actions.
• Analyze audit data and present findings to operational leadership.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inpatient coding and reimbursement methodologies.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and chat.

Skills

Inpatient DRG auditing

English communication

Auditing

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in allied health

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Cerner EMR

Meditech

3M/Solventum CAC

Encoder Pro

Job description

Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!

Position: Medical Coding Auditor – Inpatient DRG

Location: BGC, Taguig City

Work setup & shift: Hybrid, Day shift

Why join MicroSourcing? You'll have:

Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses.

A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.

Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.

Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Your Role:

As a Medical Coding Auditor – Inpatient DRG, you will be responsible for conducting quality reviews and audits of inpatient coders to ensure coding accuracy standards are consistently met. You will also provide targeted education and coaching based on audit findings to support continuous quality improvement.

Specifically, you will:

• Audit inpatient medical coders and perform specialized "audit the auditor" quality reviews to maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%.
• Perform comprehensive quality checks, audit visits in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and calibration audits.
• Prepare detailed coding audit reports and provide clear, actionable feedback to coders and auditors.
• Monitor compliance with coding guidelines, ensure identified errors are corrected, and initiate corrective actions before claims are resubmitted to insurance providers.
• Analyze audit data and present concise summaries of findings and workflow issues to operational leadership.
• Maintain expert knowledge of inpatient coding, clinical documentation guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders through phone, email, and instant messaging.

What You Need:

Non-negotiables

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in inpatient DRG coding auditing.
• Bachelor's degree in an allied health field (e.g., Nursing, Health Information Management, or equivalent).
• Active certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Proven proficiency in identifying POA (Present on Admission), SOI (Severity of Illness), ROM (Risk of Mortality), HACs (Hospital-Acquired Conditions), and PSIs (Patient Safety Indicators).
• Hands-on experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (minimum CEFR B2 level).

Preferred skills/expertise

• Master's degree in Business, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Active PHRN or USRN license.
• AHIMA Auditing: Inpatient Coding (AIC) micro-credential or AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification.
• Experience supporting US healthcare providers or payers with a strong understanding of HIPAA standards.
• Experience using Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) platforms and encoder software such as 3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro, or Codify.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.

Our commitment to 100% YOU

MicroSourcing believes our greatest strength is our people. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

At MicroSourcing, equality is more than a statement—it's our commitment. We don't just accept your authentic self; we celebrate it and recognize every individual's contribution to our shared success.

For more information, visit https://www.microsourcing.com/

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