Inpatient Coder - HOSP, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to review, analyze, and code hospital inpatient records, ensuring accurate ICD-9/10 diagnosis and procedure coding aligned with ICD-10 transitions. The role emphasizes inpatient coding accuracy within a multi-hospital environment.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, AHIMA-credentialed training, and at least 1 year of hospital coding experience. Remote coding is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1 year hospital coding experience required.
• Experience coding in a multi-hospital organization.
• Remote coding experience preferred.
• AHIMA accredited coding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-PCS procedures.

Skills

Inpatient Coding

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AHIMA Certified Coding Certificate (preferred)

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCC/CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H certifications (preferred)

Job description

Overview:

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 or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Required or CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required or CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice Required or CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred

Business Unit :Company Name:

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate.