Remote Inpatient Coder I — ICD-10 & DRG Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Coder I, Inpatient to code inpatient accounts and outpatient accounts while ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for reimbursement. The coder will group discharges using a 3M encoder to select appropriate DRGs and will interact with physicians and staff to resolve documentation issues.

The role requires IT and coding proficiency, with licensure in RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS as options and a preference for 2 years inpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-Outpatient, or CCS required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts and outpatient accounts for reimbursement.
• Ensure timely and accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

DRG grouping

Healthcare coding

Education

Associate's Degree Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management

Tools

3M encoder

Job description

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Coder I, Inpatient to code inpatient accounts and outpatient accounts while ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for reimbursement. The coder will group discharges using a 3M encoder to select appropriate DRGs and will interact with physicians and staff to resolve documentation issues.

The role requires IT and coding proficiency, with licensure in RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS as options and a preference for 2 years inpatient coding experience.