Coder Inpatient- Medical Records

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented coding specialist to perform essential coding and abstracting functions for medical records. This role involves coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes, ensuring quality assurance, and abstracting key data elements for billing and quality assessment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; prefer post high school education in relevant fields.
• CCS certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding/DRG and abstracting functions for medical records.
• Ensure coding quality assurance and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post high school education in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology

CCS certification (Certified Coding Specialist)

Tools

Computer

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Fax machine

Copy machine

Job description

Overview

Performs coding/DRG and abstracting functions for medical records, quality assessment and billing purposes. Codes all Huntsville Hospital 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

Education/Certification

HS/GED required. Prefer post high school education in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology

Require CCS certification (certified coding specialist)

Experience

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

Additional Skills/Abilities

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.