Inpatient Coder-HOSP

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking an inpatient coder to review, analyze, and code hospital records, selecting ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes as required during the ICD-10 transition. Primary responsibility is inpatient coding within a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, AHIMA‑accredited coding certificate preferred, and at least one year of hospital coding experience. RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications are required upon hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital coding experience required.
• Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H certifications listed are required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes inpatient medical records to assign ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnoses, ICD-10-PCS procedures; inpatient coding primary responsibility.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Job description

At Piedmont Healthcare, you'll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, ICD-9-CM procedure codes, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS as applicable to the transition to ICD-10. Primary coding responsibility is Inpatient Coding.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of hospital coding experience Required
• Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• One or more of certifications listed below: Upon Hire
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required
• CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Required
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required
• CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice Required
• CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required
• Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate