Inpatient Medical Coder RHIT RHIA CCS CPC

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Inpatient Medical Coder.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing electronic medical records and assigning diagnoses and procedure codes according to guidelines
• Communicating with physicians to clarify documentation needed for coding purposes
• Participating in documentation improvement program and following individual client Standard Operating Procedures

Required Qualifications:

• At least three years of inpatient DRG experience at a Level I academic medical facility
• Certification from AHIMA or AAPC as a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Experience with ICD-10 coding methodologies and encoding software
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, coding guidelines, and reimbursement guidelines
• Experience with 3M 360 CAC and EPIC or Cerner preferred