Inpatient Coder (CCS/CIC) – Sign-On Bonus

Highmark Health; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a hospital coder to review medical information, assign accurate ICD codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. The role supports cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and ensuring timely coding accuracy.

Qualifications include High School/GED, 1 year hospital coding experience, and CCS or CIC certification. Strong data entry and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School / GED completed.
• 1 year in Hospital coding experience.
• Completed coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
• CCS or CIC certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and strong data entry skills.
• Ability to work with members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical information to determine appropriate ICD codes.
• Abstracts data elements and enters coded information into the designated system.
• Manages unbilled coding report and cash flow.
• Keeps updated on ICD guidelines and applies updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Data entry skills

Ability to work with health care team

Education

High School / GED

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a hospital coder to review medical information, assign accurate ICD codes, and abstract data for statistical requests. The role supports cash flow by managing unbilled coding reports and ensuring timely coding accuracy.

Qualifications include High School/GED, 1 year hospital coding experience, and CCS or CIC certification. Strong data entry and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced hospital environment.