The Inpatient Coder is responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedure codes accurately to inpatient encounters based on electronic medical record documentation while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
Key duties include reviewing medical record documentation, abstracting data into coding and EHR systems, querying physicians when needed, ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, and supporting coding quality, productivity, and accounts receivable goals.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM-accredited program, or an additional two years of experience in lieu of degree.
Experience
- One year of relevant inpatient coding experience, or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program.
Certifications
- RHIT, RHIA, or CCS required.
Skills
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines, and coding compliance.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Proficiency with electronic encoder applications preferred.
- Strong PC skills and ability to work with coding software and abstracting systems.
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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