Job Details

A company is looking for a Senior Coding Specialist who independently reviews and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes to medical encounters.Key ResponsibilitiesPerforms validation of Higher-Weighted Diagnosis Related Groups (HWDRG) reviewsReviews electronic and scanned medical records, ensuring coding accuracy and productivityInteracts with physicians and educators to obtain medical input and address coding patternsRequired Qualifications, Training, and EducationCurrent unrestricted credentials of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Experience with International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) classification systemProven track record in auditing clinical coding and supporting clinical documentationRegistered Nurses (RNs) and personnel with medical degrees may be considered with relevant experienceAbility to apply ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines for HWDRG assignment