Inpatient Coding Specialist: CCS/CIC & MS-DRG Expert

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to apply ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes to patient records and support accurate MS-DRG assignments. The role collaborates with CDS and physicians to validate documentation and improve coding quality.

The successful candidate will hold RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/CPC credentials, have at least 6 months coding experience, and prefer 2+ years inpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• Abstract pertinent information from patient records into the appropriate computer system for statistical and billing purpose.
• Assign the correct ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, discharge disposition, MS-DRG group assignments and other data as applicable.
• Coordinate with CDS and physicians to validate documentation to support accurate coding.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information from patient records into the computer system for billing and statistical purposes.
• Assign ICD-CM/ICD-PCS, discharge disposition, and MS-DRG group assignments.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement teams to ensure documentation supports ROM, SOI, and DRG accuracy.
• Query physicians when documentation or coding is unclear or inadequate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CIC

CPC

Job description

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to apply ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes to patient records and support accurate MS-DRG assignments. The role collaborates with CDS and physicians to validate documentation and improve coding quality.

The successful candidate will hold RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/CPC credentials, have at least 6 months coding experience, and prefer 2+ years inpatient coding experience.