Coding Specialist II - Inpatient MS-DRG Job at MEDSTAR HEALTH, Columbia, MD

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  • MEDSTAR HEALTH
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Specialist who is self-motivated, has a CCS certification and 3 years of inpatient acute care coding experience with knowledge in MS-DRG to join our team!

MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our  EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software .

Selected candidate will enjoy full time, Monday – Friday, dayshift REMOTE schedule

Join one of the largest health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move!

Job Summary -  Codes and abstracts primarily Inpatient records using ICD-10-CM and other applicable patient classification schemes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

- Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedure, patient demographics, and other required data elements.

- Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.

- Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).

- Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Assigns correct diagnostic and procedural codes using standard guidelines and automated encoding software maintaining departmental accuracy standards. Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Definitions and assigns appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups).

- Exhibits knowledge of the 3M system and other work-related equipment.


Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in coding related degree preferred 

- Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM and ICD-PCS required

- 3-4 years Inpatient coding experience required

- Experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper, electronic medical records, computer assisted coding) preferred

- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required

- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and/or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred

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This position has a hiring range of $28.20 - $47.30

 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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