DRG Coding Specialist – Flexible Hours

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System seeks a Coder 2 to join a fast-paced, technically focused environment in Dallas. The role involves classifying inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures with ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT codes to optimize reimbursement, while contributing to case mix index data and trend reporting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital, encoder proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital with experience using an encoder.
• Proficient in detailed work and handling confidential patient information.
• Excellent written and oral communication with physicians, other health care workers, the general public, administration, and health information management staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the best care for patients.
• Code inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures with ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT codes for reimbursement.
• Maintain a database for case mix indices for statistical reporting and trend analysis.
• Code DRG-based records for payers and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team orientation

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Health System seeks a Coder 2 to join a fast-paced, technically focused environment in Dallas. The role involves classifying inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures with ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT codes to optimize reimbursement, while contributing to case mix index data and trend reporting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital, encoder proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication