Remote Inpatient Coder – ICD-10/DRG Specialist

LifeBridge Health; Owings Mills (MD); Remote; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health is seeking qualified medical coders for a 100% remote opportunity. You will review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determine DRGs, adhering to coding standards and guidelines. Candidates should have formal training equivalent to an associate degree and knowledge of medical coding principles.

The role offers competitive hourly pay and full benefits. Eligible remote states include District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, with a

Qualifications

• Formal working knowledge equivalent to an associate degree (two years of college) in a specialized field.
• Knowledge of medical coding principles, conventions, and guidelines.
• Ability to accurately review medical records and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

Responsibilities

• Following established coding conventions and guidelines, review, code, and abstract medical records for inpatient services.
• Review medical records to identify physician-documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Group assigned codes to determine appropriate Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), including CMS-DRGs and/or APR-DRGs.
• Ensure coding and documentation are accurate and compliant with established standards and guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

DRG assignment

Compliance knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Job description

LifeBridge Health is seeking qualified medical coders for a 100% remote opportunity. You will review inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and determine DRGs, adhering to coding standards and guidelines. Candidates should have formal training equivalent to an associate degree and knowledge of medical coding principles.

The role offers competitive hourly pay and full benefits. Eligible remote states include District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, with a