Health Information Management Inpatient Coder
Description: The purpose of this job is to code and abstract inpatient, observation and clinic records utilizing the proper assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding. Monitors quality of documentation.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a minimum of three (3) years experience, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding in an acute care facility coding inpatient, ambulatory surgery or emergency room records if not RHIT, RHIA, CCS or other hospital coding credentialed.
- Possess one (1) year experience in coding ER, inpatient or Day surgery records in an acute care facility if RHIT, RHIA, CCS or other hospital coding credentialed.
- Possess successful completion of courses in Anatomy/Physiology, medical terminology and ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology; professional designation as a RHIT, RHIA or CCS.
- Prefer three (3) years experience in ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding in an acute care facility if credentialed.
- Prefer five (5) years experience in ICD-10 coding in an acute care facility if not credentialed.
Status: Varied day shift hours (40 hours) – Hybrid Work Option Available.
