Senior Inpatient Coder – DRG & Compliance Expert

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Engagement in medical advancements

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform accurate coding and abstracting of medical records. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in coding within an inpatient setting and possess the Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA credential. Responsibilities include ensuring coding accuracy and compliance, timely data entry, and ongoing education to maintain professional standards. Competitive benefits are offered to support employee health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience coding in an inpatient medical center.
• Must hold a Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA credential.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for accurate coding and abstraction.
• Maintain coding accuracy above 96% as audited.
• Timely entry of coded data into systems for billing purposes.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Attention to detail

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform accurate coding and abstracting of medical records. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in coding within an inpatient setting and possess the Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA credential. Responsibilities include ensuring coding accuracy and compliance, timely data entry, and ongoing education to maintain professional standards. Competitive benefits are offered to support employee health and well-being.