Senior Inpatient DRG Coder — Lead Clinical Coding

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Coding Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, determine MS-DRG and APC assignments across multiple specialties, and validate charges with documentation. This role collaborates with physicians, clinicians and CDI specialists to resolve coding issues and improve reimbursement accuracy.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG/APC guidelines and experience with coding software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG and APC concepts.
• Experience with coding and reimbursement guidelines and training.
• Ability to use encoding/grouping software and hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Determine MS-DRG/APC assignments and related charges.
• Communicate with clinical staff to resolve documentation issues.
• Ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT coding

MS-DRG/APC

Medical terminology

Coding software

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in HIM

AHIMA/AAPC coding program

Tools

Encoding software

Hospital information systems

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Coding Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, determine MS-DRG and APC assignments across multiple specialties, and validate charges with documentation. This role collaborates with physicians, clinicians and CDI specialists to resolve coding issues and improve reimbursement accuracy.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG/APC guidelines and experience with coding software.