Remote Inpatient Coder - DRG/ICD-10 Expert

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform DRG coding and validation across inpatient records, using the 3M Encoder, while maintaining outpatient coding knowledge as needed.

You will collaborate with the Coding Manager, CDI team, Business Office and Case Management to ensure accuracy and timeliness, and you must be able to work remotely with appropriate set-up and privacy controls.

Qualifications

• Three to Five years coding experience required (Inpatient preferred).
• Advanced training in medical coding (ICD10-CM/PCS, CPT and APC).
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read medical reports, interpret lab values pertinent to coding diagnoses, abstract pertinent information from records and to provide meaningful information by telephone or letter in replying to inquiries.
• Ability to work remotely. Must be able to provide high speed internet at place of residence at the expense of the employee, with a work area that is in adherence to privacy and security policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs the functions of all services of IP coding, including DRG accuracy and timely coding.
• Maintains relationship with Coding Manager/Supervisor, CDI team, Business Office and Case Management staff.
• Performs primary function of coding inpatient records, to include DRG assignment and validation.
• Maintains knowledge of outpatient coding and other areas to assist as needed.
• Utilizes the 3M Encoder to code and classify accurately all medical records according to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills.

Skills

Three to Five years coding experience

Advanced training in medical coding

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Ability to read medical reports

Ability to work remotely

Compliance with Code of Conduct

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHIMA certification or AAPC certification

Healthcare-related degree or coding education certificate preferred

Tools

3M Encoder

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform DRG coding and validation across inpatient records, using the 3M Encoder, while maintaining outpatient coding knowledge as needed.

You will collaborate with the Coding Manager, CDI team, Business Office and Case Management to ensure accuracy and timeliness, and you must be able to work remotely with appropriate set-up and privacy controls.