Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Coordinator jobs in Elkhart, IN

Requisition #:
Entity/Department: Goshen Hospital / Health Information Management
Shift/Hours: Days /Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period

Training for this position is onsite for 2-3 months.

Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Classification Systems and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.  Abstract medical records using Meditech Chart Coding/3M Software Systems. Group medical records into DRG or ASC groups. Optimizes reimbursement with attention to various payer guidelines. Functions as a resource regarding appropriateness of codes, interpretation of documentation, medical terminology, and reimbursement. Participates in quantitative review of documentation using given criteria.

Position Qualifications

• CCS certification or eligibility; at least one year hospital inpatient coding experience.
• A.S. or B.S. in Health Information Management preferred; RHIT or RHIA preferred
• ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 Coding, Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• DRG, ASC grouping experience. Familiarity with encoders and abstracting methods and systems. Average time spend coding/abstracting: ACS - 8 mins per chart Inpatient - 15-20 mins per chart Ability to code one type of record with 98% accuracy while maintaining the established productivity.