DRG Coder IV

Denver Health

. Review medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers .

Posted 5/8/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $48 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers
Provide feedback regarding documentation and coding issues
Maintain understanding of and ensure compliance with all applicable Official Coding Guidelines
Participate in coder and provider education including documentation improvement efforts for providers
Interact with provider, nursing staff and departments as assigned
Assist in the training and quality assurance of all coding levels
Strive for strong unit cohesion by working well with other members of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED Required
Five years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification Required
Two years’ experience in an academic setting Required
Proficiency in all major specialties Required
Strong procedural coding Required
Experience reviewing DRG assignment required
CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - AAPC - American Academy of Procedural Coders Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Community resource navigation support
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical codingdiagnoses assignmentprocedures assignmentmodifiers assignmentprocedural codingDRG assignment reviewdocumentation improvementquality assurance

Soft Skills

feedback provisionteamworkcommunicationtraining

Certifications

CCS-Certified Coding Specialistspecialty certification