DRG Coder, SR

divh2Inpatient DRG Coding Specialist/h2pInsight Global is seeking a highly skilled Inpatient DRG Coding Specialist to provide the advanced skills necessary for proper coding of all pertinent diagnoses and procedures and to provide optimal DRG assignment after thorough review of medical record and analysis of DRG options./ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliSelects records from EPIC WQ according to priority./liliReviews all federally insured and other patient discharge encounters for accurate coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures./liliCorrectly assigns ICD-10 -CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes and enters appropriate codes into EPIC Encoder./liliIdentifies responsible staff and resident physicians for each procedure coded./liliAlways protects confidentiality of patient information./liliParticipates in section meeting and office in-services./liliAttends and participates in coding education sessions./liliKeeps coding knowledge and skills current through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature./liliObtains required CEUs for certification and completes any required education./liliWorks coding related charge reviews/claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing within filing deadlines./liliResponsible for productivity and quality standards to adhere with coding compliance and federal regulations./li/ul/div