Inpatient Coding Specialist — MS-DRG & Reimbursement

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Medical Coder to review and code diagnostic and operative data from patient records for reimbursement and research purposes. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction and adherence to coding guidelines, ensuring data integrity for policy compliance.

Responsibilities include assigning codes via encoder software, identifying principal and secondary diagnoses for MS-DRG sequencing, and ensuring discharge abstracts are complete.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CCA certification may be accepted.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify diagnostic and operative procedures and other stay data from records.
• Assign codes in line with coding principles and guidelines using encoder software.
• Determine principal and secondary diagnoses for MS-DRG optimization.
• Verify completeness of medical records in the EMR and report discrepancies.
• Complete discharge abstracts from coded data and stay information.

Education

Degree in Medical Record Sciences

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA certification

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Medical Coder to review and code diagnostic and operative data from patient records for reimbursement and research purposes. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction and adherence to coding guidelines, ensuring data integrity for policy compliance.

Responsibilities include assigning codes via encoder software, identifying principal and secondary diagnoses for MS-DRG sequencing, and ensuring discharge abstracts are complete.