Hospital Coding Specialist III: ICD-10 & DRG Optimization

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Hospital Coding Specialist III to perform medical record coding and optimization on an 8-hour day shift.

The role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding, adherence to CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines, and DRG optimization to support accurate billing and compliance. Strong documentation improvement and communication with CDI will be essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification or AHIMA-accredited program.
• Ability to code 15–20 inpatient records per day.

Responsibilities

• Code ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient records.
• Ensure DRG optimization for accurate billing.
• Adhere to CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines and coding standards.
• Identify documentation opportunities and complete physician queries.
• Use coding software to transfer codes to billing applications.
• Respond to coding audits and denials in a timely manner.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

DRG optimization

Documentation improvement

AHIMA guidelines

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification

Tools

Coding software

CDI applications

Abstracting software

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Hospital Coding Specialist III to perform medical record coding and optimization on an 8-hour day shift.

The role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding, adherence to CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines, and DRG optimization to support accurate billing and compliance. Strong documentation improvement and communication with CDI will be essential.