Discover your 100% YOU with MicroSourcing!
Position: Medical Coder - Inpatient
Location: Taguig
Work setup & shift: Onsite | Night shift
Why join MicroSourcingYouu0027ll have:
- Competitive Rewards: Enjoy above-market compensation, healthcare coverage on day one, plus one or more dependents, paid time-off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses
- A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment by participating in company-sponsored events and activities.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the balance between work and life that suits you with flexible work arrangements.
- Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Inclusive Teamwork: Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.
Your RoleAs a
Medical Coder - Inpatient, you will:
- Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient records following ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, AHA Coding Clinic, AHIMA ethical standards, CMS guidelines, and internal procedures.
- Analyze inpatient documentation to determine principal and secondary diagnoses, principal and secondary procedures, MS-DRG, APR DRG, POA, SOI, ROM indicators, HACs, and PSIs to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Utilize encoder software and EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) to accurately code records.
- Review documentation to support coding decisions and reduce claim denials.
- Work on claim edits, combined accounts, and ensure compliance with 72-hour rule and other account combine scenarios.
- Safeguard patient health information in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Consult with physicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS), and other providers to clarify ambiguous documentation.
- Track and follow up on missing documentation via EMR communication tools.
- Collaborate with HIM and Patient Financial Services (PFS) teams to resolve billing, claims, denial, and appeal issues affecting reimbursement.
- Maintain CEUs, coding knowledge, and awareness of regulatory changes affecting inpatient coding.
- Identify and report coding or EMR workflow issues and coding ethics concerns to supervisors.
- Perform abstraction of additional data elements as required.
- Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You NeedNon-negotiables- Experience: Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in allied health field.
- Credential/Certification: Active Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
- RCM Knowledge: Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diagnostic/procedural coding, MS-DRG, APR DRG assignment, POA, SOI, ROM, HACs, and PSIs. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
- Software Knowledge: Proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills (CEFR B2 minimum).
Preferred skills/expertise- Master's degree or credential in business, healthcare, or related field preferred.
- Registered Nurse (PHRN or USRN) license preferred.
- Experience with encoder/grouping software or Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC), e.g., 3M, Encoder Pro, Codify.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Prior experience with US healthcare providers or payers.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to make independent judgments and complex decisions.
- Demonstrates teamwork, integrity, and professional communication.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Experience in a matrixed environment.
- Incorporates Huron's Vision and Values into work practices.
About MicroSourcingWith over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines.
Our commitment to 100% YOU At MicroSourcing, equality is not merely a slogan - itu0027s our commitment and our way of life. Here, we donu0027t just accept your unique authentic self-we celebrate it, valuing every individualu0027s contribution to our collective success and growth. Join us in celebrating YOU and your 100%!
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