Coder - Inpatient

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures for hospital encounters. You will review records, abstract data, and ensure accurate billing through meticulous coding.

The role requires at least 3 years in hospital inpatient coding, a high school diploma, and certifications such as RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CIC are preferred. Join a mission-driven team delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computer systems.
• Proven detail orientation and strong problem-solving related to coding.
• Inpatient coding experience preferred but not required for entry-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures for inpatient accounts.
• Abstract essential data into the network system per policy.
• Monitor work queues and address missing documentation as needed.
• Provide information to Coding Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pharmacology

Coding guidelines

Computers

Detail orientation

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift
Day

Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time
8:00 AM

Shift End Time
5:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description
Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for inpatient hospital encounters.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
  

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications
  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
  

Certification Summary
Minimum of one of the following:

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
  


• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  


• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  


• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guidelines, and computers
  


• Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding
  

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record, identifies the diagnoses and procedures, and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for inpatient accounts.
  


• Abstracts diagnostic and PCS procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
  


• Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed, and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
  


• Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

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Job Family

Coding