Inpatient Medical DRG Coder – Cognizant Malaysia
Cognizant Malaysia
Healthcare
Role Summary
The Inpatient Medical DRG Coder is responsible for assigning Diagnosis-Related Group codes for inpatient hospital stays by reviewing clinical documentation and utilizing electronic encoder applications. This remote position requires interaction with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures and ensuring coding compliance with applicable regulations.
Job Description
The Inpatient Medical DRG Coder – Hospital (Remote) is responsible for assigning Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) codes for inpatient hospital stays. This role involves reviewing clinical documentation, communicating with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures, and utilizing electronic encoder applications to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in compliance with policies and regulations.
Job Requirements
2-5 years of experience in hospital-based inpatient (DRG) coding.
Current coding credential such as CCS (AHIMA), CPC, CPC-H, or CIC (AAPC).
Experience with Level 1 Trauma Coding and academic/university-level hospital cases.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations.
Ability to accurately interpret medical records, reports, and chart entries.
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.
Quick Info
Company
Cognizant Malaysia
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Salary
Undisclosed
Skills Required
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Required Skills
Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) Coding
ICD-10-CM Coding
ICD-10-PCS Coding
Medical Record Interpretation
Regulatory Compliance
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
Medical Communication
Time Management
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