Inpatient Coder — Precision ICD-10 & Compliance

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT codes for inpatient and observation encounters. This role ensures coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, UHDDS, and official guidelines.

The coder collaborates with providers, clinical documentation improvement specialists, and HIM staff to resolve documentation gaps and promote complete, timely coding to support optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT codes for inpatient and observation encounters.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, UHDDS, and official guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers and HIM staff to resolve documentation issues and promote complete, timely coding.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

CCS/CPC/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent certification

Job description

Med Center Health is seeking an Inpatient Coder to review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS/CPT codes for inpatient and observation encounters. This role ensures coding accuracy and compliance with CMS, UHDDS, and official guidelines.

The coder collaborates with providers, clinical documentation improvement specialists, and HIM staff to resolve documentation gaps and promote complete, timely coding to support optimal reimbursement.