In-Patient Coder: CABG & Ortho Coding with 3M Encoder

TruBridge Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. Familiarity with 3M 360 Encoder HDM is required to streamline coding and billing processes.

Responsibilities include accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment, physician query creation, and ensuring medical necessity of claims, while maintaining high quality and productivity standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification REQUIRED.
• Active credentials include RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC.
• Experience coding CABG, Orthopedic, and Med cases REQUIRED.
• Experience using 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED.
• Meets quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on the documentation in the record and site guidelines. Accurate DRG assignment.
• Ability to create compliant physician queries.
• Accurately review claims for medical necessity.
• Update problem lists consistent with client contract.
• Correctly assign present on admission indicators.
• Provide excellent customer service to our clients and teammates.
• Floats between multiple sites and coding specialties with ease and flexibility.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Communication skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Teamwork / independent work

Education

AHIMA/AAPC Certification

2 Year Degree or Equivalent

RHIA / RHIT / CCS / CPC / COC Credentials

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. Familiarity with 3M 360 Encoder HDM is required to streamline coding and billing processes.

Responsibilities include accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment, physician query creation, and ensuring medical necessity of claims, while maintaining high quality and productivity standards across multiple sites.