HIM Coder - Hospital ICD-10/CPT Expert (CCS/CPC/AAPC)

Carle Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an HIM Certified Coder to accurately code inpatient, outpatient and professional encounters using ICD-10/ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring compliant billing and proper charge capture.

The role requires maintaining coding certifications (CCS-P, CPC, CPCH, RHIT or RHIA) within 2 years and applying regulatory guidelines, CMS publications, and audit practices to support revenue integrity.

Qualifications

• Certifications required: CCS-P, CPC, CPCH, RHIT and/or RHIA within 2 years.
• AHIMA or AAPC certifications required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Experience with coding audits and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient and/or professional encounters using ICD-10/ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Assign codes accurately reflecting diagnoses and procedures.
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance.
• Utilize CMS publications and coding references to ensure compliance.
• Support revenue optimization while maintaining compliance standards.
• Serve as expert resource on coding systems and regulatory guidelines.

Education

CCS-P within 2 years - AHIMA

CPCH within 2 years - AAPC

CPC within 2 years - AAPC

RHIT within 2 years - AHIMA

RHIA within 2 years - AHIMA

CCS within 2 years - AHIMA

Work Experience: Coding

Job description

Carle Health seeks an HIM Certified Coder to accurately code inpatient, outpatient and professional encounters using ICD-10/ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring compliant billing and proper charge capture.

The role requires maintaining coding certifications (CCS-P, CPC, CPCH, RHIT or RHIA) within 2 years and applying regulatory guidelines, CMS publications, and audit practices to support revenue integrity.