UTMB Health
Galveston, TX, USA
Senior DRG Coder - RCO Coding
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Business, Managerial & Finance
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2506522
Minimum Qualifications
High school or equivalent and three years of experience. The Sr. DRG coder must be proficient in inpatient coding with the ability to audit and provide education to providers and coders. AHIMA: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification required.
Job Summary
To provide the advanced skills necessary for proper coding of all pertinent diagnoses and procedures and to provide optimal DRG assignment after thorough review of medical record and analysis of DRG options.
Essential Job Functions
Selects records from EPIC WQ according to priority.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Identifies responsible staff and resident physicians for each procedure coded.
Always protects confidentiality of patient information.
Participates in section meeting and office in-services.
Keeps coding knowledge and skills current...