Hospital Inpatient Coding and DRG Analyst - FT - Day - HIM Facility Coding Remote
$64,625–$84,448 year
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteFull Time$64,625–$84,448 yearSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Senior Hospital Inpatient Coder/DRG Analyst responsible for accurately reviewing and coding complex inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies; serves as SME on DRG and regulatory updates, mentors staff, and collaborates with CDI, quality, and revenue cycle teams to ensure compliant, optimal reimbursement. Provides internal training and policy development, analyzes coding data for improvement opportunities, and supports audits and education initiatives across the department.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
- Four years medical or hospital coding experience
- Encoder and EMR systems knowledge
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Inpatient coding experience
- ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
- MS-DRG/APR-DRG
- EMR systems
- encoder proficiency
- CDI collaboration
- training/mentoring
- regulatory knowledge
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