Inpatient Coding Specialist - Full-Time, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review and analyze documentation in medical records to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS procedures. The role emphasizes compliance with AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines, with remote work options.

Preferred education includes an A.S. or B.S. in Health Information Management, and prior coding experience in acute care settings is valued. Certifications must be earned within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Auditing and coding documentation for inpatient, outpatient and professional services.
• Familiarity with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines.
• 6-month window to obtain certifications listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation in the medical record to assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Adhere to coding guidelines and maintain accuracy across coding tasks.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Epic system

Education

AS/B.S. in Health Information Management

Tools

3M encoder

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.

Inpatient Coding Specialist

Shift: Days, Full-Time

Preferred Education

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

Position Details

Mercy - Remote Opportunity

Education

High school diploma

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.