DRG Clinical Coder – Inpatient Medical Records Expert

ALLEGIS GROUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLEGIS GROUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Clinical Coder to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy within the required timeframes.

The candidate will liaise with clinicians on coding matters, support administrative functions, and ensure accurate coding with timely submissions to MOH. 1+ years' hospital coding experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ICD-10-CM knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Preferably 1+ years’ experience in coding in hospital setting.
• Meticulous, independent, good team player and thorough; good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).
• Good ICD-10-CM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Completion of DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy.
• Ensure all Inpatient and Day Surgery discharges are coded within an acceptable time frame for submission to MOH.
• Achieve 100% turnaround time for case mix coding within 14 days with error rate less than 4%.
• Seek clarifications from clinicians for unsure cases and highlight incomplete or missing records.
• Assist in providing required DRG codes and clarifications for CPFB and insurance companies within the given timeframe.
• Perform basic internal audits to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects or duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Foreign MBBS, Nursing or Healthcare, Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

ALLEGIS GROUP SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Clinical Coder to interpret medical records and perform DRG coding for inpatient discharges and Day Surgery, Dental and Endoscopy within the required timeframes.

The candidate will liaise with clinicians on coding matters, support administrative functions, and ensure accurate coding with timely submissions to MOH. 1+ years' hospital coding experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ICD-10-CM knowledge are preferred.