Remote Inpatient Coder: ICD/DRG Expert

DaMar Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking an inpatient Medical Coder for a remote position focused on accurate ICD/DRG coding for VA patient records. The role requires reviewing documentation, assigning appropriate codes, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and encoder tools, and will collaborate with clinical staff to resolve discrepancies while meeting deadlines in a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience coding inpatient records.
• Familiarity with ICD, PCS, HCPCS coding systems.
• Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Abstract records and assign codes for documented patient care.
• Code inpatient DRG and procedures using ICD/PCS/HCPCS.
• Ensure codes reflect services rendered and support medical necessity.
• Query clinical staff to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Utilize VistA/CPRS and encoder suites for coding and data transmission.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD coding

DRG assignment

VistA/CPRS

Encoder software

Tools

VistA CPRS

Encoder software

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking an inpatient Medical Coder for a remote position focused on accurate ICD/DRG coding for VA patient records. The role requires reviewing documentation, assigning appropriate codes, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and encoder tools, and will collaborate with clinical staff to resolve discrepancies while meeting deadlines in a remote work setup.