Senior ICD/DRG Medical Coder

DaMar Staffing; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Coder III to perform ICD coding for inpatient charts to support billing, case mix, and data collection. You will assign DRGs and review charts for accuracy while maintaining data integrity across hospital information systems.

The role requires 4 years of hospital coding experience, CPC/CPC-H/CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications, and strong analytical, multitasking, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• CPC and/or CPC-H, CCS, RHIT, and/or RHIA certification is required or preferred.
• 4 years of medical coder experience in a hospital setting is required.
• Analytical and organizational data skills, multitasking, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures for inpatient services.
• Assess the accuracy and completeness of documentation and assign codes accordingly.
• Assigns DRGs to inpatient encounters and enters relevant patient data in the system.
• Review provider documentation to determine principal/secondary diagnosis and comorbidities.
• Contacts or queries physician when additional information or clarification is needed to code.
• Utilizes the EHR system and other hospital information systems for coding and data entry.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure coding guidelines and protocols are followed.

Skills

Analyzing and organizing technical

Multitasking

Time-management

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School or GED

CPC/CPC-H/CCS/RHIT/RHIA

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Coder III to perform ICD coding for inpatient charts to support billing, case mix, and data collection. You will assign DRGs and review charts for accuracy while maintaining data integrity across hospital information systems.

The role requires 4 years of hospital coding experience, CPC/CPC-H/CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications, and strong analytical, multitasking, and communication skills.