Inpatient Coder - ICD-10 & Appeals Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join our Atlantic Region CBO. The role involves coding inpatient and outpatient records with ICD-10, utilizing 3M Encoder, and maintaining a 95% accuracy rate while meeting productivity standards.

Candidates should have IP DRG experience, a professional coding certification, and 1–3 years of coding experience (3–5 preferred). Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with documentation improvement are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional coding certification required.
• IP DRG experience preferred.
• 1-3 years coding experience, 3-5 years (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• An understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology and medical terminology is required.
• Familiarity with appeals and 1-3 years healthcare business office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10 and 3M Encoder.
• Code according to AHA guidelines; inpatient experience preferred.
• Maintain 95% accuracy in coding.
• Meet productivity standards per HIM guidelines.
• Abstract data from physician consultations and discharge records.
• Query medical staff for documentation clarification.
• Communicate findings to HIM management and other departments.
• Perform administrative tasks to support hospital needs.

Skills

IP DRG experience

MS Office skills

Education

Professional coding certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join our Atlantic Region CBO. The role involves coding inpatient and outpatient records with ICD-10, utilizing 3M Encoder, and maintaining a 95% accuracy rate while meeting productivity standards.

Candidates should have IP DRG experience, a professional coding certification, and 1–3 years of coding experience (3–5 preferred). Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with documentation improvement are required.