Certified Medical Coder

Job Expectations:

• Position Type: Experienced - Mid/Senior
• Employment Type: Full-Time; Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (2-3x onsite/week) - BGC, Taguig
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Day Shift
• Headcounts Needed: 10+ FTEs
• Industry: Healthcare

About the Job:

We are looking for an Inpatient Coder V to join our client's healthcare team and ensure accurate coding of inpatient medical records. In this role, you will assign diagnosis and procedure codes, review medical documentation, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and industry standards. You will also help maintain coding accuracy, validate documentation and charges, and support quality and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient medical records.
• Review medical records to ensure complete and accurate code assignment.
• Apply inpatient coding guidelines and facility Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding standards.
• Compare clinical documentation, code assignments, and financial system charges to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify coding discrepancies and escalate issues to the appropriate manager.
• Abstract required clinical information from patient records.
• Utilize EMR systems, coding encoders, and other coding support tools effectively.
• Ensure compliance with AHIMA, AAPC, and industry coding standards.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in inpatient medical coding.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC, CIC, or CCS) is required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Experience handling simple to complex inpatient cases, including high-dollar accounts.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems, such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or 3M Encoder.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting inpatient medical records.
• Can start immediately, if possible.

Benefits:

• ₱200,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) credits per year
• Annual Salary Appraisal
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive
• HMO coverage with FREE dependents
• Group Life Insurance

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