Coder - IP DRG

Guidehouse is looking for a Coder - IP DRG to accurately transform medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes while maintaining operational quality and productivity. You will collaborate with the coding team and ensure efficient turnaround times.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.

• Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time.

• Checking input volumes allotted by TL.

• Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity.

• Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks.

• This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team.

• Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client.

• Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently.

• Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead.

• Shall understand and abide by the organizations’ information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets.

• Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in IP DRG coding specialty.

• Mandatory certifications like CIC, CCS, CPC.

• Must be a Graduate.

• Good communication and analytical skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office/excel.

• Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum).

• Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, etc.).