Medical Records Coder II – DRG/ICD-10 Specialist

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, a faith-based organization with a long history of compassionate, quality healthcare, seeks a Coder II to classify and abstract inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for optimal reimbursement.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish accurate databases for case mix indices and statistical reporting, code DRG-based records, and support payer requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years DRG-based coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience using encoder systems.
• Accredited coding courses including Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology.
• CCS or CPC certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

DRG coding

Encoder usage

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CCS or CPC Certification

Job description

Methodist Health System in Dallas, a faith-based organization with a long history of compassionate, quality healthcare, seeks a Coder II to classify and abstract inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures, assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for optimal reimbursement.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish accurate databases for case mix indices and statistical reporting, code DRG-based records, and support payer requirements.