Remote Inpatient Coder: ICD-10/DRG Expert

LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEM; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer…

Pension

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health System is offering a 100% remote opportunity for a professional medical coder. The role focuses on reviewing inpatient records, assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determining DRGs to support CMS-DRGs and APR-DRGs accuracy within Sinai Hospital's system.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree and solid knowledge of medical coding principles, with the ability to ensure compliant coding across patient records and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Formal working knowledge equivalent to an associate degree in medical coding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract medical records for inpatient services.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Group codes to determine DRGs (CMS-DRGs and APR-DRGs) and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Medical coding knowledge

Education

Associate degree (two years) in a specialized field

Job description

LifeBridge Health System is offering a 100% remote opportunity for a professional medical coder. The role focuses on reviewing inpatient records, assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determining DRGs to support CMS-DRGs and APR-DRGs accuracy within Sinai Hospital's system.

Qualified candidates have an associate degree and solid knowledge of medical coding principles, with the ability to ensure compliant coding across patient records and guidelines.