Description

Job Description
AGS Health is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist who will be responsible for coding all requested inpatient medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment, while meeting specified productivity and accuracy standards. The coding specialist will also be responsible for abstracting key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements and other regulatory coding guidelines.

JOBS-TO-BE-DONE (JTBDs):

Codes all requested Inpatient records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment in accordance with coding guidelines.
Abstracts, codes, and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required.
Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.
 KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Candidate qualifications:

 Certified through AHIMA or AAPC (CCS, CPC, or CIC)

Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
ICD-10-CM/PCS proficient
 

Requirements

Candidate qualifications:

 Certified through AHIMA or AAPC (CCS, CPC, or CIC)

Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.
ICD-10-CM/PCS proficient