Inpatient Coding Specialist - Full-Time, Days

Mercy; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist for a remote opportunity. The role focuses on reviewing medical records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient, and professional services. Typical day shift with full-time hours.

Education required includes a high school diploma; preferred AS or BS in HIT/HIM. Prior coding experience and certification within 6 months are valued, with knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding in acute care or professional settings.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC/CIRCC certifications to be completed within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records to assign diagnoses and procedure codes.
• Ensure coding practices comply with AHIMA standards and official guidelines.
• Support inpatient, outpatient and professional services coding as needed.

Education

High school diploma

A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program

B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program

Tools

3M encoder

Epic system

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Inpatient Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses/procedure codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Position Details:

Mercy - Remote Opportunity

Inpatient Coding Specialist

Shift: Days, Full-Time

Education: High school diploma

• Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program.

Experience: Prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in the acute care inpatient, outpatient hospital or professional services setting.

Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) to be completed within 6 months of employment.

Other: Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems in an acute care/hospital setting or professional services setting. The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Frequent: repetitive motion involves approximately 25% keyboard and 75% mouse use for data entry.

• Preferred Other: Working knowledge of the 3M encoder and the Epic system.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.