Inpatient Drg Coder

Summary

Join Sutherland as an Inpatient Coder and analyze complex medical records to accurately bill for Trauma 1 facility services. You will assign and sequence diagnostic and procedure codes, ensuring compliance with third-party payor requirements. This role requires at least two years of inpatient coding experience in a Trauma 1 setting and relevant certifications. Strong analytical, research, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with coding concepts, legal directives, reference materials, and EMRs is necessary. The position emphasizes accuracy and adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a trauma 1 setting
• RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS, CIC certification
• Strong communication, analytical and research skills with a keen attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of Coding concepts for facility diagnosis and procedure coding and DRG assignment
• Knowledge of Legal and policy directives pertinent to coding
• Familiarity with proper reference materials, standards and guidelines for coding
• Experience using various EMRs and encoders; or ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of Confidentiality requirements

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex records in order to identify and accurately bill for Trauma 1 facility Inpatient services
• Assign and sequence correct diagnostic and procedure codes in compliance with third party payor requirements
• Obtain clarification when presented with conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation