Inpatient Coder

ISHE; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ISHE is seeking an inpatient coder responsible for ensuring high-quality, complete coding to support accurate measurement and reporting of physician and hospital outcomes. The role requires CCS credential or eligible AHIMA credential and strong knowledge of documentation guidelines.

Candidate should have associate degree or CCS credential, with experience in EHR and encoder tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. RHIA/RHIT not required here, CCS is the standard credential.

Qualifications

• Must have CCS credential or eligible AHIMA credential with inpatient coding experience.
• Experience with inpatient documentation and coding guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Encoder and EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall quality and accuracy of inpatient coding for measurement and reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines as per Coding Clinic and AHA Official Guidelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Encoder experience

Education

Associate degree

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

EHR systems

Encoder software

Job description

Function in a fully accountable role with respect to ensuring the overall quality of inpatient coding with continuous quality improvement when indicated. The coder ensures that accurate and complete coding is performed so it can be used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes. The coder maintains an extensive up to date knowledge of clinical coding and has an extensive knowledge of the documentation requirements and guidelines in accordance with Coding Clinic and AHA Official Coding Guidelines as they pertain to diagnosis and procedural coding.

Associate degree.
In lieu of associate degree, Certified Coding Specialist credential with two years of inpatient coding experience. Would consider a new AHIMA credential eligible graduate.
Microsoft Office experience, EHR and Encoder experience preferred.
RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification required.