Inpatient Coder (Day Shift, PRN) — ICD-10 Specialist

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a PRN hospital coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient and related records. This role requires accurate coding using specialized software, adherence to AHIMA ethics, and collaboration with clinical staff and auditors.

The position offers hourly compensation in the stated range, with responsibilities including maintaining coding quality, participating in peer reviews, and staying current with regulatory changes relevant to coding and medical

Qualifications

• Education level: Associate Degree or higher.
• Certification/Licensure: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS preferred.
• Experience: Hospital experience using ICD-10 and CPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record for selection of the principal and all secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Clarifies with medical staff when needed to ensure accurate coding.
• Uses coding software to assign diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Maintains AHIMA ethical code of behavior in all coding activities.
• Collaborates with internal and external auditors as required.
• Keeps current with coding changes through education and references.
• Coordinates with clinical areas to understand coding impact on records.
• Maintains coding quality and productivity per standards.
• Creates coding summaries for records and audits.
• Assists PI technicians in transferring records for peer review.
• Maintains knowledge of medical necessity in coding responsibilities.
• Stays updated on state and federal regulations to ensure coding accuracy.

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ICD-10 coding software

Job description

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a PRN hospital coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient and related records. This role requires accurate coding using specialized software, adherence to AHIMA ethics, and collaboration with clinical staff and auditors.

The position offers hourly compensation in the stated range, with responsibilities including maintaining coding quality, participating in peer reviews, and staying current with regulatory changes relevant to coding and medical