Coder Inpatient-Crestwood Medical Center-FT-1st shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a qualified medical coder to perform coding, DRG assignment and data abstraction for medical records, quality assessment and billing. The role requires CCS certification and comprehensive ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding knowledge.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary study in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology preferred. Strong confidentiality and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required.
• ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding experience in hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle confidentiality.
• Proficiency with basic office software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding/DRG and abstracting functions for medical records, quality assessment and billing purposes.
• Codes Crestwood Medical Center medical records with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes.
• Abstracts key data elements according to medical record review criteria.
• Performs coding quality assurance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy/Physiology education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Performs coding/DRG and abstracting functions for medical records, quality assessment and billing purposes. Codes all Crestwood Medical Center medical records with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes. Abstracts key data elements according to medical record review criteria. Performs coding quality assurance as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required

Post high school education in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology preferred.

CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Certification required

ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding experience in hospital or physician's office preferred

Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Must be able to use computer, word processing and spreadsheet software, fax machine, and copy machine.