Coder

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP medical plan options

Flexible Spending and HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas is seeking a full-time HIM Coder on-site to support inpatient rehabilitation services. The role emphasizes ICD-10-CM coding for reimbursement and clinical accuracy, with collaboration across the care team.

The ideal candidate has ICD-9/ICD-10 experience, CPT/ICD-10 knowledge, and solid IT skills. A coding test will be administered during interviews; robust benefits support health, retirement, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.
• Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, and third party payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes and abstracts for reimbursement purposes. Aligns daily practice with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

Medical coding certification

Job description

Overview

HIM Coder - Full Time On Site

Must pass Coding test during the interview process

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute - Mesquite, TX

Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute in Mesquite, Texas is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We are devoted to helping patients regain their strength and independence after life-changing health events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, or complex orthopedic surgeries. At our institute, patients receive personalized and intensive therapy - including physical, occupational, and speech therapy - delivered by a caring interdisciplinary team that encourages and motivates them at every step. Our facility features modern therapy gyms, adaptive equipment, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere that feels like a second home to patients and staff alike. Accredited and consistently ranked for outstanding patient outcomes, Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute is proud to provide compassionate, high-quality rehabilitative care that enables individuals to rebuild their lives and return to their families and communities.

We are seeking a Coder to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Two years of medical coding experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 preferred.
• Medical Coding Certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third party payer requirements regarding coding and billing.
• Knowledge of government prospective payment system guidelines preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Using ICD-10-CM standards, codes, and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.