Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coder – ICD-10 Expert

umchealthsystem; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks a Medical Coder responsible for ICD-10 coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records. You will assign codes, ensure proper DRG reimbursement, and maintain current coding guidelines.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Record Technology program, and 2+ years of Health Information Management coding experience with RHIT/RHIA/CCS or coding certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Record Technology program.
• 2+ years of experience in Health Information Management Coding.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or coding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient and outpatient records.
• Maintain knowledge of current coding guidelines, DRG guidelines, and CPT coding.
• Perform quality improvement reviews as assigned.
• All duties related to Health Information Management.
• Review inpatient records to assign DRG and ensure complete documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical documentation specialists as needed.
• Review outpatient encounters and ensure accurate coding for billing and regulatory compliance.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

3M Encoder

Solventum 360

Encompass

Cerner

Epic

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Record Technology program

Tools

3M Encoder

Solventum 360

Encompass

Cerner

Epic

Job description

UMC Health System seeks a Medical Coder responsible for ICD-10 coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient records. You will assign codes, ensure proper DRG reimbursement, and maintain current coding guidelines.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Record Technology program, and 2+ years of Health Information Management coding experience with RHIT/RHIA/CCS or coding certificate preferred.