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Coder IV – IP DRG
Denver Health. Review medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, CPT procedure coding, and DRG assignment while maintaining compliance with Official Coding Guidelines. Proficient in coding productivity, accuracy, and timeliness, with strong organizational and communication skills to support team cohesion and education efforts.
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ICD-10-CM Diagnosis CodingCPT Procedure CodingCCS-Certified Coding SpecialistDRG Assignment ReviewEncoder Software Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Medical CodingProcedural CodingData AbstractionBilling and ReimbursementCoding Guidelines InterpretationCritical ThinkingDocumentation ImprovementCoding TrainingCoding Productivity StandardsQuality Assurance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyPositive Role ModelProfessional Presentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Encoder SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteEpic
Certifications & Qualifications
CCS-Certified Coding Specialist
Industry Keywords
Medical Record DocumentationCompliance with Coding GuidelinesMulti-Specialty ExperienceAcademic Setting ExperiencePatient-Information Confidentiality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement
- Perform coding assignments under the direction of Coding Management
- Provide feedback regarding documentation and coding issues
- Use software applications and coding references to perform coding-related tasks
- Maintain compliance with Official Coding Guidelines
- Code inpatient accounts, including ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, PCS, and DRG coding
- Write physician queries
- Code complex inpatient, observation, surgical, and procedural areas
- Perform ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and CPT procedure coding
- Meet or exceed coding productivity, accuracy, and timeliness standards
- Submit a complete and accurate weekly production log
- Participate in coder and provider education and documentation improvement efforts
- Interact with providers, nursing staff, and assigned departments
- Assist with training and quality assurance for all coding levels
- Complete required coding training and assigned coding instruction
- Participate in departmental coding and educational meetings and roundtables
- Follow departmental and Denver Health procedures and directions from Coding Management
- Maintain patient-information confidentiality
- Work as a member of the coding team and support unit cohesion
Requirements
What you’ll need- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program required
- Five years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification required
- Two years’ experience in an academic setting required
- Proficiency in all major specialties required
- Strong procedural coding required
- Experience reviewing DRG assignment required
- CCS-Certified Coding Specialist certification required
- Advanced knowledge of coding and compliance, including hospital-based teaching physician guidelines
- Knowledge of encoder and data abstraction software
- Strong knowledge of billing and reimbursement
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Critical-thinking ability
- Ability to read and interpret coding guidelines and make coding decisions
- Knowledge of researching coding-related topics and issues
- Ability to give professional presentations
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and be a positive role model
- Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 85% accuracy or higher
- Good computer keyboarding skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Epic experience helpful
- Encoder experience helpful
- All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Comprehensive well-being programs
- On-site employee fitness center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs
- Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligible employer