Texas Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support the health information management team, the full-time Texas Licensed Inpatient Coder will review and interpret health record documentation, assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes, and utilize coding software, all while working remotely with flexible hours.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for inpatient coding
• Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM and PCS codes according to established guidelines and compliance policies
• Maintains coding proficiency and quality by staying updated on coding guidelines and completing required training

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Completion of a hospital coding course/program or Texas Health Resource's Clinical Coding Apprenticeship Program required
• 1 year of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• Certification as CCA, COC, RHIT, CPC, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P required upon hire
• Basic knowledge of automated encoding systems and electronic health record systems