Certified Coder

DaMar Staffing; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an Inpatient Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10 diagnoses and CPT procedures for inpatient acute care. Requires 3–5 years inpatient coding experience, strong medical terminology, and high accuracy.

Active CCS/CPC (or equivalent RHIA/RHIT) certification preferred; typing speed minimum 45 wpm; HS diploma required; an Associate degree or equivalent experience is a plus. Responsibilities focus on accurate coding for reimbursement and research; candidate must maintain coding

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Active CCS/CPC required.
• Associates Degree and/or 3–5 years experience in inpatient coding a must.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Inpatient coding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

CPC-H

Job description

Inpatient Coding Position

Accurately assigns ICD-10 codes to diagnoses and CPT codes to procedures respectively for reimbursement integrity and research purposes. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required. Minimum of 3-5 years previous inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting. Certification as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H required. Keyboard/typing, minimum 45 wpm. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Active CCS/CPC required. Associates Degree and/or 3-5 years experience in inpatient coding a must.