Inpatient ICD-10 Coder & DRG Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine is seeking an Advanced Medical Coder Inpatient responsible for translating clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRG/APR-DRG classifications. The role supports compliant coding for inpatient records and utilizes AHIMA guidance and CMS directives.

Hybrid/mobile remote work is available; strong knowledge of coding ethics, HIPAA compliance, and quality metrics is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and RHIT/RHIA or credential-eligible with attainment within six months.
• Certification must be maintained through continuing education.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.

Responsibilities

• Extract, review, and analyze clinical information and translate data into codes for hospital billing, POA and PSI indicators, research and reporting.
• Review documentation to assign ICD-10 diagnoses and procedures, leading to correct MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments.
• Verify discharge disposition and ensure appropriate POA indicators are assigned to codes.
• Abstract required data per facility specifications.
• Exercise judgment to determine case complexity and research difficult diagnoses to apply correct ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Collaborate with CDI team to obtain accurate documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards; participate in meetings and ongoing education.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

POA indicators knowledge

Coding systems knowledge

Education

Associate's degree (health information)

RHIT or RHIA registration

Credential-eligible with attainment within six months

CCS (desirable)

Tools

3M 360

encoder/grouper

Job description

University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine is seeking an Advanced Medical Coder Inpatient responsible for translating clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRG/APR-DRG classifications. The role supports compliant coding for inpatient records and utilizes AHIMA guidance and CMS directives.

Hybrid/mobile remote work is available; strong knowledge of coding ethics, HIPAA compliance, and quality metrics is essential.