INPATIENT CODER 2 PT (14054)

Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a part-time Medical Coder to analyze medical records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with coding guidelines.

This role supports the hospital revenue cycle and requires compliance with documentation improvement and DRG review processes. Responsibilities include concurrent reviews, coding accuracy, and collaboration with care teams to promote patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical coding program from an approved health information technology program.
• Current certifications: CCA, CCS, RHIT or RHIA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis codes following coding guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Medical coding program completion

CCA

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Position Type: Part Time - .5

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary:

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis codes following coding guidelines.
• Analyze medical records to assign appropriate procedure codes following coding guidelines.
• Perform analysis of medical records to perform medical record abstraction.
• Assist in the hospital revenue cycle.
• Perform concurrent reviews of patient medical records to perform DRG reviews and documentation improvement as needed.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of medical coding from an approved health information technology program, currently a Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Management (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of coding experience.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Analytical skills; strong computer skills; ability to multitask; detail oriented; good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology are necessary.