Inpatient Coder III - TN, TX, ID, MO, OK

Job Summary

To support healthcare operations, the full-time remote Inpatient Coder III - TN, TX, ID, MO, OK will create hospital disease and procedure indices by coding and abstracting data from inpatient records and outpatient types, providing necessary diagnostic and procedural information for billing purposes.

Key responsibilities

• Code and abstract pertinent data from inpatient acute, transitional care, and outpatient records
• Provide diagnostic and procedural information to the Business Office for billing generation
• Utilize ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding knowledge to ensure accurate documentation

Required qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience with ICD-10-CM coding in an acute hospital setting
• AHIMA credential as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Experience with computerized abstracting systems and encoding software preferred
• Basic proficiency in computer skills, including Windows and mouse usage