Facility Coding Inpatient DRG Quality

Banner Health; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Facility Coding Inpatient DRG Quality specialist, ensuring coding accuracy and compliance within a supportive, remote environment. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and substantial coding experience, alongside relevant certifications. With responsibilities in auditing and collaboration, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years of recent inpatient coding experience required.
• Active certification (e.g., CCS, CIC, CPC, COC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA) mandatory.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD, DRG, CPT, and coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing medical records for accurate coding and documentation alignment.
• Performing audits and providing feedback for improvement.
• Collaborating with clinical and billing teams to ensure coding accuracy.

Skills

Coding accuracy

Compliance with coding guidelines

Clinical documentation interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range: $27.72 - $46.20 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name: Coding-Acute Care Compl & Educ

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Position Summary: This role involves interpreting clinical documentation, ensuring coding accuracy, and supporting quality assurance in inpatient facility coding. Requires recent inpatient coding experience, proficiency with DRG and PCS coding, and certification through AAPC or AHIMA. This is a remote position available in specified states, supporting Banner Health's mission of excellence and workplace happiness.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing medical records for accurate coding and documentation alignment.
• Performing audits and providing feedback for improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborating with clinical and billing teams to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
• Maintaining current knowledge of coding updates and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or equivalent experience, 5 years of recent inpatient coding experience, and active certification (e.g., CCS, CIC, CPC, COC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA). Must have thorough knowledge of ICD, DRG, CPT, and related coding principles.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional related education or experience.

Additional Details: Application deadline is 2025-10-11. Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting a drug-free workplace.