Acentra Health
McLean, VA
Job Summary
The Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing inpatient medical record documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and clinical validity of reported diagnoses and procedures. This role evaluates coding accuracy, DRG assignment, reimbursement impact, and regulatory compliance in accordance with official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, payer policies, and organizational standards. The reviewer retrieves, analyzes, and documents medical record information to support appropriate reimbursement, documentation integrity, and audit outcomes for hospital inpatient services.
Responsibilities
Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
Review inpatient medical records to validate the accuracy and appropriateness of reported primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
Evaluate diagnosis and procedure sequencing to ensure...