Client Partner - Medical Coding - Inpatient Coding - IP/DRG

• Reviewing Inpatient and observation medical records, determining and assigning accurate diagnosis (ICD-10-CM) codes and Procedure codes (ICD-10-PCS and CPT) codes with appropriate modifiers in addition to reporting any deviations promptly
• The coders will focus on undergoing certifications sponsored by AAPC and AHIMA as they mature with the process

• Graduates in life sciences with 1 - 4 years experience in Medical Coding
• Candidates holding CCS/CIC with hospital coding experience are preferable
• Good knowledge of Medical Coding and billing systems, medical terminologies, regulatory requirements, auditing concepts, and principles
• Maintains a working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding principles, governmental regulations, UHDDS guidelines, AHA coding clinic updates, and third-party requirements regarding coding and documentation guidelines
• Knowledge of Physician query process and ability to write physician queries in compliance with OIG and UHDDS regulations
• Knowledge of MS-DRG, MDC, AP-DRG, APR-DRG with hands-on experience in handling MS-DRG
• Knowledge of CC and MCC when used as a secondary diagnosis
• Understanding and exposure to Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program to work in tandem with MS-DRG
• Hands-on experience in any Encoder tools specific to Hospital coding, such as 3M, Trucode, etc., is preferred
• Maintains a high level of productivity and quality
• Achieve the set targets and cooperate with the respective team in achieving the set Turnaround Time, keeping an elevated level of accuracy
• Must deliver an internal accuracy of 95%, meet the turnaround time requirements, and meet the productivity standards set internally per the specialty
• Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards
• Focuses on continuous improvement by working on projects that enable customers to arrest revenue leakage while complying with the standards
• Focuses on updating coding skills and knowledge by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences
• Conducts refresher training programs periodically within the organization

Hands-on experience in any Encoder tools specific to Hospital coding, such as 3M, Trucode, etc., is preferred

Access health care has now partnered with AAPC to handhold in-house certification training for coders and sponsor examinations