Remote Inpatient Coder - ICD-10 & MS-DRG Pro

DaMar Staffing; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures, and determine MS-DRG/APR-DRG classifications. You will verify POA indicators and ensure compliance with coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include data abstraction, collaboration with the CDI team, and maintaining quality and productivity metrics in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in health information management preferred.
• CCS/CPC/RHIT/RHIA certifications and AHIMA or AAPC membership in good standing required or pursued.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient coding experience; per diem requires 3+ years of inpatient coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Extract, review, and analyze clinical information to translate data into proper codes for hospital billing and reporting.
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures to determine MS-DRG/APR-DRG classifications.
• Verify discharge disposition and POA indicators to support coding and reimbursement.
• Abstract required data per facility specifications and follow coding guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborate with CDI team to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management

Tools

Encoder/Grouper

CAC systems

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures, and determine MS-DRG/APR-DRG classifications. You will verify POA indicators and ensure compliance with coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include data abstraction, collaboration with the CDI team, and maintaining quality and productivity metrics in a hospital setting.