Remote Coding Specialist: DRG & Records Abstraction

Beacon Health System; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a Coding Specialist to review, code, and abstract medical records and assign DRGs for Medicare, Medicaid and other payors. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, and coordination with Patient Accounts for coding issues.

The ideal candidate holds CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CPC-H or similar certification, with at least three years of inpatient coding experience and strong data-entry skills, typing at least 40 wpm, and excellent

Qualifications

• CCS or RHIT/RHIA/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H certification required or equivalent.
• Three years of inpatient coding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Review, code and abstract medical records for data in the hospital system.
• Assign DRGs for Medicare, Medicaid and other payors; outpatient/inpatient coding.
• Maintain accuracy and productivity according to coding guidelines.
• Refer questionable diagnoses to physicians for clarification.
• Communicate coding issues with Patient Accounts and department Manager.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

DRG assignment

Regulatory guidelines

Analytical skills

Data entry

Typing 40 wpm

Communication skills

Education

CCS / RHIT / RHIA / CCS-P / CPC / CPC-H certification

Tools

ICD-9-CM

CPT-4

Grouper software

Job description

Beacon Health System in Indiana is seeking a Coding Specialist to review, code, and abstract medical records and assign DRGs for Medicare, Medicaid and other payors. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, and coordination with Patient Accounts for coding issues.

The ideal candidate holds CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CPC-H or similar certification, with at least three years of inpatient coding experience and strong data-entry skills, typing at least 40 wpm, and excellent