Inpatient Medical Coder

Key Responsibilities Accurately assign ICD-10-PCS and DRG codes for inpatient and ED facility records Ensure all coding is compliant with applicable regulations and payer-specific guidelines Collaborate with the India and onshore teams to resolve coding queries and ensure timely turnaround Stay up-to-date with coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer-specific requirements Meet daily coding productivity and quality benchmarks consistently Required Qualifications CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential must be the primary credential Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in inpatient facility coding (preferably 23 years) Strong knowledge of: DRG assignment ICD-10-PCS coding Facility-based ED coding Experience working with US-based inpatient medical records Excellent attention to detail and documentation review skills Preferred Qualifications Dual certification with CPC (AAPC) in addition to CCS CIC (AAPC) holders must also possess a CPC , along with strong inpatient coding expertise Familiarity with coding platforms and EMR systems