Inpatient Coder - 1st Shift | Precise Medical Coding

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join the Health Information Management team. The coder will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for inpatient, observation, and ambulatory surgery records, ensure proper DRG assignment, and abstract patient information from medical records.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years inpatient hospital coding experience, understands payer rules, and maintains HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in coding (CPC/CCS/CCA/COC) preferred; if not certified, certification within 1 year of hire.
• 2–3 years inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Experience reviewing complex medical records and assigning accurate DRGs.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payer rules and reimbursement guidelines.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and encoder software.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with high-volume accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains certification in good standing at all times.
• Adheres to Beloit Health System policies and HIPAA guidelines.
• Reporting Relationship: HIM Coding Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate codes to inpatient, observation and ambulatory surgery records.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication with medical staff.
• Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to coding guidelines.
• Abstracts information from the patient's medical record.
• Recognizes and resolves coding problems with limited supervision.
• Maintains knowledge of payer requirements in adherence to coding compliance.
• Reviews and corrects denials sent back from billing.
• Works with medical staff regarding documentation and charge issues.
• Understands and abides by HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Encoder software

Job description

Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Coder to join the Health Information Management team. The coder will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4/HCPCS codes for inpatient, observation, and ambulatory surgery records, ensure proper DRG assignment, and abstract patient information from medical records.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years inpatient hospital coding experience, understands payer rules, and maintains HIPAA compliance.