Inpatient Surgical Coder: DRG/PCS Expert

DaMar Staffing; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist in Orlando to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records, ensuring accurate DRG assignment based on procedures and patient acuity.

You will review documentation for clinical alignment, apply CMS guidelines, and collaborate with CDI and coding teams to improve accuracy and productivity. Strong regulatory knowledge and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding for inpatient records.
• Knowledge of IPPS, CMS guidelines and payer rules.
• Ability to identify documentation gaps and query appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient surgical and procedure-based records.
• Ensures accurate DRG assignment reflecting procedures performed and patient acuity.
• Reviews documentation to validate coding, sequencing and clinical alignment.
• Maintains productivity and turnaround time standards to support DNFB reduction and revenue cycle performance.
• Applies coding guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant coding practices.
• Participates in audits and applies findings to daily coding practice.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Inpatient coding

DRG assignment

Documentation interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

CCS

RHIA

RHIT

CPC

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking an experienced Coding Specialist in Orlando to assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient records, ensuring accurate DRG assignment based on procedures and patient acuity.

You will review documentation for clinical alignment, apply CMS guidelines, and collaborate with CDI and coding teams to improve accuracy and productivity. Strong regulatory knowledge and analytical skills are essential.