Medical Coder – ICD/CPT Expert Improving Reimbursement

DaMar Staffing; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

On-site child care

Educational reimbursement

Disability and life insurance options

Matching 401(k)/403(b)

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is hiring a Medical Coder for the Kent Campus to abstract clinical information and assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to patient records. The role supports DRG-based reimbursement using computerized encoding and DRG grouper systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with a medical coding credential and at least six months of coding experience. It offers comprehensive benefits and a daytime shift on-site.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in coding or medical records.
• Familiarity with ICD and CPT coding systems.
• Accurate data abstraction and coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Codes data from patient records using computerized coding systems to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Abstracts data from medical records to compile accurate statistics.
• Identifies and verifies medical conditions and comorbidities for coding.
• Corrects abstracts with coding errors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responds to physician inquiries regarding coding questions as needed.
• Performs other duties within the scope of job responsibilities.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD/CPT coding

Education

Medical Coding Certificate

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center is hiring a Medical Coder for the Kent Campus to abstract clinical information and assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to patient records. The role supports DRG-based reimbursement using computerized encoding and DRG grouper systems.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with a medical coding credential and at least six months of coding experience. It offers comprehensive benefits and a daytime shift on-site.