In-Patient Coder: CABG/Ortho/Med & 3M Encoder HDM

DaMar Staffing; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. The coder will use the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline coding and billing processes.

Flexibility to float between sites and maintain HIPAA/compliance standards is required, with attention to accuracy and quality metrics. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to client guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification REQUIRED.
• Actively holds RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC credentials.
• Experience coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases REQUIRED.
• Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM REQUIRED.
• Meets or exceeds Quality and Productivity standards.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.
• Must be able to act both independently, and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary codes.
• Create compliant physician queries.
• Review claims for medical necessity.
• Update problem lists consistent with client contract.
• Assign present on admission indicators.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and teammates.
• Float between multiple sites and coding specialties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team player

Education

2-year degree or equivalent experience

AHIMA or AAPC certification

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC credentials

Tools

3M 360 Encoder HDM

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks an In-Patient Coder to handle medical coding and data entry for Hospital (Acute) In-patient visits, coding CABG, Ortho, and Med cases. The coder will use the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline coding and billing processes.

Flexibility to float between sites and maintain HIPAA/compliance standards is required, with attention to accuracy and quality metrics. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to client guidelines.