ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient Coder — Full-Time

Marshall County Hospital District; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall County Hospital District is seeking a Certified Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 codes for inpatient discharges and outpatient records. The role requires timely abstraction in the CPSI system and proper DRG calculations for Medicare cases.

The position emphasizes correct physician coding, adherence to discharge dispositions, and collaboration with the Medical Records Director. Proficiency with 3M Code-finder is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
• Ability to type accurately and use computer systems.
• Experience with medical coding is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient records using 3M Code-finder.
• Ensure accurate abstraction in CPSI within seven days of discharge.
• Calculate DRGs for Medicare inpatient discharges and verify discharge disposition and admission type codes.
• Enter physicians correctly with attending listed first and others after.
• Prepare deficiency charts per hospital guidelines and communicate issues to the Medical Records Director.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Typing speed

Computer skills

ICD-10 coding

Tools

3M Code-finder

CPSI system

Job description

Marshall County Hospital District is seeking a Certified Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 codes for inpatient discharges and outpatient records. The role requires timely abstraction in the CPSI system and proper DRG calculations for Medicare cases.

The position emphasizes correct physician coding, adherence to discharge dispositions, and collaboration with the Medical Records Director. Proficiency with 3M Code-finder is essential.