Medical Coder

Medical Coder (Inpatient)

Job Description:

Provide coding services on inpatient medical records using the latest appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems. Thoroughly review medical records including charts and procedures and assign diagnostic and procedural codes based on review results.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for abstracting, coding, and sequencing diagnoses, medical/surgical procedures, and treatment modalities according to appropriate classification system [International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10 CM and PCS), American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system, and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)] for inpatient encounters, meeting productivity and quality measures daily
• Review appropriate provider documentation to determine principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures
• Assign Present on Admission (POA) value for inpatient diagnoses as a supplement for ICD-10 CM coding.
• Assign correct diagnostic related grouping (DRG) and perform coding compliance reviews. Follow official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical or Allied Medical courses or equivalent in relevant clinical work experience.
• Certified Coder under AAPC (CIC) or AHIMA (CCS)
• Experience with EPIC and other EMR and Coding Platforms
• 2-3 years of previous inpatient coding experience for different patient types – multi specialty

Locations:

Ortigas, Alabang, Clark, Subic

• Above-market-average gross salary package
• HMO coverage on Day 1 — All dependents under HMO hierarchy are fully covered at no cost to you; special arrangement for overage dependents (up to 75 years old).
• 70,000 SIGNING BONUS*
• Free lunch for Head Office onsite employees & Food Allowance for other sites
• Transportation Allowance
• Group Life Insurance up to 500,000*
• AAPC corporate membership — no annual membership fee required
• Annual performance-based salary increases once you start production
• 30 Paid Leaves Annually: 10 Sick Leave + 10 Vacation Leave + 10 US Holidays
• Continuous growth and career development opportunities and etc.

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