Insight Global
Galveston, TX
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Inpatient DRG Coding Specialist 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.
· Reviews all federally insured and other patient discharge encounters for accurate coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
· Correctly assigns ICD-10 -CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCSprocedure codes and enters appropriate codes into EPIC Encoder.
· Identifies responsible staff and resident physicians for each procedure coded.
· Always protects confidentiality of patient information.
· Participates in section meeting and office in-services.
· Attends and participates in coding education sessions.
· Keeps coding knowledge and skills current through attending continuing education...