Inpatient Coding Specialist I: Precision DRG & Billing

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Coding Specialist responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient medical records. The role demands accuracy in DRG assignment and adherence to coding guidelines. Candidates should have a CCS certification and experience in medical record analysis. This position emphasizes productivity and accuracy, crucial for reimbursement metrics, within a supportive work environment in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in coding inpatient medical records.
• Certification as a Coding Specialist is required.
• Ability to maintain accuracy of 95% as per audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding and abstracting by reviewing medical records accurately.
• Ensure timely billing in accordance with Penn Medicine guidelines.
• Refers charts needing documentation clarity to specialists.

Skills

Coding and abstracting

DRG assignment

Medical record analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Coding Specialist - CCS

H.S. Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Coding Specialist responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient medical records. The role demands accuracy in DRG assignment and adherence to coding guidelines. Candidates should have a CCS certification and experience in medical record analysis. This position emphasizes productivity and accuracy, crucial for reimbursement metrics, within a supportive work environment in Bala Cynwyd, PA.