Job Location: Noida, India

Job Description

Assign DRG Codes: Accurately assign DRG codes to inpatient records using ICD-10- CM/PCS coding systems based on clinical documentation and physician notes. Ensure codes reflect the correct diagnosis, procedures, and the overall complexity of care.
Clinical Documentation Review: Review and analyze medical records to verify diagnoses, procedures, and treatments. Work with physicians and healthcare providers to clarify and improve clinical documentation when needed for proper coding.
DRG Assignment: Utilize the DRG methodology to ensure accurate and consistent DRG assignment based on the severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM), among other factors. Apply coding conventions and guidelines as per CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and payer requirements.
Continuous Education: Keep up to date with coding guidelines, coding technology, and industry changes related to DRGs, including changes in ICD-10-CM/PCS, federal regulations, and insurance payer policies.
Billing Support: Work closely with the billing department to resolve coding issues and ensure that all claims are processed correctly and promptly for reimbursement. Ensure timely submission of all inpatient claims for accurate payment processing

Minimum 1 to 4 years of experience in IPDRG medical coding -US Healthcare
Any Graduate; associate’s degree in health information management, Medical Coding, or a related field preferred
Specialization: Inpatient DRG
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.