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Job Title: Inpatient Medical DRG Coder – Hospital (Remote) Location: [Remote] Employment Type: [Full-time] M-F flexible hours A DRG coder is a medical coding professional who specializes in assigning Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) codes for inpatient hospital stays. DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group): It’s a classification system used primarily for inpatient hospital billing. It groups patients with similar clinical conditions and resource usage into categories. Hospitals are reimbursed based on these DRG codes rather than individual services. Responsibilities Review clinical documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures through the query process. Utilize electronic encoder applications to assign codes in compliance with practice policies and regulatory guidelines. Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards. Achieve productivity expectations: Inpatient 16–24 encounters per day or 2–3 encounters per hour. Complete reports and perform additional duties as requested by management from the hospital side of forms (not physician’s office) Qualifications Experience: 2-5 years in Hospital-based inpatient (DRG) coding. Current coding credential: CCS (AHIMA) or CPC, CPC-H, CIC (AAPC). Experience with Level 1 Trauma Coding and academic/university-level cases Hospital. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations. Ability to interpret medical records, reports, and chart entries accurately. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong judgment and decision-making skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to manage workload and multiple projects effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with EPIC and 3M Encoder systems. Preferred Skills Advanced understanding of DRG reimbursement methodologies. Prior experience in high-volume coding environments. Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $27.00 – 37.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications will be accepted until October 10th. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off 401(k) plan and contributions Long-term/Short-term Disability Paid Parental Leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you. About us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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