Senior Medical Coder — DRG & CDI Specialist

MaineGeneral Medical Center; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Long-term disability

Career development

Job summary

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville, ME seeks a skilled medical coder to assign ICD, CPT and PCS codes, ensuring DRG accuracy and documentation quality for appropriate reimbursement. You will review complex records, identify coding discrepancies, collaborate with CDI staff, and seek clarification from providers to optimize DRG and severity of illness.

The role includes a competitive hourly wage with shift and on‑call differentials and a comprehensive benefits package to support caregivers

Qualifications

• Experience with ICD, CPT and PCS coding in hospital settings.
• Ability to review documentation for accurate DRG assignment.
• Strong collaboration with CDI staff to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD, CPT and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Review complex documentation to determine appropriate codes and DRG.
• Identify quality concerns and refer to quality department as needed.
• Collaborate with CDI staff to ensure accurate DRG/AAPC assignment and resolve discrepancies.
• Seek clarification from healthcare providers to ensure complete coding and optimize documentation.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD coding

CPT coding

PCS coding

DRG assignment

Job description

MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville, ME seeks a skilled medical coder to assign ICD, CPT and PCS codes, ensuring DRG accuracy and documentation quality for appropriate reimbursement. You will review complex records, identify coding discrepancies, collaborate with CDI staff, and seek clarification from providers to optimize DRG and severity of illness.

The role includes a competitive hourly wage with shift and on‑call differentials and a comprehensive benefits package to support caregivers