Inpatient Coding Specialist – ICD-10/DRG & Abstracting

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a qualified medical coder to perform coding, DRG assignment and data abstraction for medical records, quality assessment and billing. The role requires CCS certification and comprehensive ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding knowledge.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary study in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology preferred. Strong confidentiality and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required.
• ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding experience in hospital or physician's office preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle confidentiality.
• Proficiency with basic office software and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding/DRG and abstracting functions for medical records, quality assessment and billing purposes.
• Codes Crestwood Medical Center medical records with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes.
• Abstracts key data elements according to medical record review criteria.
• Performs coding quality assurance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy/Physiology education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a qualified medical coder to perform coding, DRG assignment and data abstraction for medical records, quality assessment and billing. The role requires CCS certification and comprehensive ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding knowledge.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary study in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology preferred. Strong confidentiality and multitasking abilities are essential.