Senior Inpatient Coder & Abstractor — DRG Expert

DaMar Staffing; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks an experienced inpatient coder to accurately assign codes for principal diagnoses, co-morbidities, and procedures on discharge records.

You will work with physicians to clarify documentation, follow coding guidelines for complex cases, and partner with Clinical Documentation Specialists to optimize DRG assignments.

Minimum 1–2 years inpatient coding in acute care, RHIT credential, and a strong focus on accuracy and productivity.

Qualifications

• RHIT certification required.
• 1–2 years inpatient coding in an acute care setting.
• Understanding DRG assignment and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of new coding developments through classes, articles, and seminars.
• Assigns codes for principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, and procedures to support DRG.
• Applies coding guidelines to complex cases including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, neonatal, trauma, and vascular.
• Queries physicians when documentation is unclear in the medical record.
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists to optimize DRG assignments.
• Maintains department productivity with a 95% accuracy rate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Medical coding knowledge

Physician query handling

Education

AHIMA RHIT certification

Job description

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks an experienced inpatient coder to accurately assign codes for principal diagnoses, co-morbidities, and procedures on discharge records.

You will work with physicians to clarify documentation, follow coding guidelines for complex cases, and partner with Clinical Documentation Specialists to optimize DRG assignments.

Minimum 1–2 years inpatient coding in acute care, RHIT credential, and a strong focus on accuracy and productivity.