In-Patient Coder: CABG/Ortho/Med, 3M Encoder HDM

DaMar Staffing; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits. You will code CABG (cardio), Ortho, and Med cases and use 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline the coding and billing process.

Essential functions include accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, physician query creation, and review of claims for medical necessity. The role requires certification, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a 2 year degree or equivalent experience and professional coding certification.
• Actively holds one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC.
• Experience coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases is REQUIRED.
• Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM is REQUIRED.
• Meets or exceeds Quality and Productivity standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
• Must be able to act both independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS diagnoses and procedure codes based on documentation and site guidelines; ensures 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 clients and teammates.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and contributes to team strength.
• Floats between multiple sites and coding specialties with ease and flexibility.

Skills

CABG coding

Ortho coding

Medical coding

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Education

2 year degree or equivalent experience

AHIMA or AAPC certification

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC credential

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits. You will code CABG (cardio), Ortho, and Med cases and use 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline the coding and billing process.

Essential functions include accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, physician query creation, and review of claims for medical necessity. The role requires certification, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple sites.