Remote Inpatient Coder — ICD-10/DRG Expert

UHS; Edinburg (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform coding across services, ensuring DRG accuracy and timely submission. You will work with the CDI team, Case Management and the Business Office, utilizing the 3M Encoder and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding rules.

The role requires inpatient coding experience, advanced coding training, and strong medical terminology knowledge. Remote work option is available with required privacy and security measures.

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

• Code inpatient records, including DRG assignment and validation.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of coding and DRG classifications.
• Collaborate with Coding Manager/Supervisor, CDI team, Business Office and Case Management staff.
• Maintain knowledge of outpatient coding and other areas to assist as needed.
• Utilize the 3M Encoder to code and classify records per ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Maintain performance skills and compliance with policies.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT & APC

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Computer skills

Reading medical reports

Remote work capability

Education

High School diploma

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCA

Coding Education Certificate

Tools

3M Encoder

Job description

UHS is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to perform coding across services, ensuring DRG accuracy and timely submission. You will work with the CDI team, Case Management and the Business Office, utilizing the 3M Encoder and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding rules.

The role requires inpatient coding experience, advanced coding training, and strong medical terminology knowledge. Remote work option is available with required privacy and security measures.