Inpatient Coder

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT codes for inpatient and observation encounters. This role ensures coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, UHDDS, and official guidelines.

The coder collaborates with providers, clinical documentation improvement specialists, and HIM staff to resolve documentation gaps and promote complete, timely coding to support optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT codes for inpatient and observation encounters.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, UHDDS, and official guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers and HIM staff to resolve documentation issues and promote complete, timely coding.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

CCS/CPC/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent certification

Job description

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing, analyzing, and assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT diagnostic and procedure codes for all inpatient and observation encounters to ensure the integrity of the patient medical record and support optimal reimbursement. This role ensures coding compliance with regulatory and organizational guidelines, including CMS, UHDDS, and official coding guidelines. The Inpatient Coder collaborates with providers, clinical documentation improvement specialists, and other HIM staff to resolve documentation issues and promote complete, accurate, and timely coding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous inpatient coding experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree.
• CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or equivalent certification required within six months of hire or placement.