A health services organization in the Greater Tampa area is currently seeking a Documentation Improvement Inpatient Coder to join their growing team.About the Opportunity: Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 8am to 5pm pr 9am to 6pm Responsibilities: Analyze inpatient medical records to ensure the documentation supports accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and DRG assignment Collaborate with physicians to clarify or obtain additional documentation to reflect accurate severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), and quality reporting Apply current coding rules, Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, and CMS rules Partner with the CDI team to identify trends or opportunities for documentation improvement Participate in audits, peer reviews, and data quality initiatives Provide feedback and education to clinical staff and departments regarding documentation needs Qualifications: 3-5 years of Inpatient Coding experience High School Diploma / GED RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Strong familiarity with MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment Optum eCAC, Vizient experience Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS Familiarity with EHR systems like Epic or Cerner Ability to interpret complex medical documentation Excellent communication and collaboration skills Desired Skills: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field CDI certification (CCDS or CDIP) Experience in an Academic and/or Oncology-focused facility Experience with Cerner Experience working with CDI teams
Tandym Group