Senior Medical Coder

Overview:

The DRG Auditor is responsible for performing an in-depth review of select inpatient medical records to ensure that the assigned codes and DRG are supported by clinical documentation and all diagnoses and procedures are coded with the required specificity and the discharge disposition and the POA are correct Knowledge of IPPS methodology is required. Responsible for mentoring and training other coders. Provide ongoing feedback and education to coding staff and Clinical Documentation Specialists.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in nursing preferable / bachelor's in science or relevant.

Certification- Mandatory CCS - Certified Coding Specialist, CIC - Certified Inpatient Coder or CPC

Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in IP DRG coding or auditing. Prefer 3 years exp.

Training from office - Mandatory ( 3 months)

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