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

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwood Medical Center seeks a Medical Coding Specialist to perform coding, DRG assignment and abstracting for records, QA, and billing. You will code using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 across hospital records.

The role requires CCS certification and at least hospital or physician office coding experience, with strong communication and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CCS certification required.
• ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding experience preferred in hospital or physician settings.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding/DRG and abstracting for medical records, QA and billing.
• Codes records with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes.
• Abstracts key data elements per medical record review criteria.
• Performs coding quality assurance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology coursework

Tools

Computer & MS Office

Spreadsheet software

Fax machine

Copy machine

Job description

Medical Coding Specialist

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.