UTMB Health
Galveston, TX
Senior DRG Coder - RCO Coding (Remote)
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Business, Managerial & Finance
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2603788
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with communicating, training, and educating providers in proficiency.
Knowledge of coding guidelines, anatomy and physiology, biology and microbiology, medical terminology and medical abbreviations.
REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:
One of the following:
CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
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...