Inpatient Coding Specialist — Impactful Medical Records

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review and analyze medical records to assign diagnoses and procedures for inpatient, outpatient and professional services. The role follows AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines to ensure accurate billing and compliance.

Preferred candidates hold an AS or BS in HIM, with ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding experience in acute care settings. RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC/CIRCC certifications expected to be completed within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred AS in Health Information Technology or BS in Health Information Management.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding in hospital or professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documentation to assign diagnoses and procedures per physician notes.
• Adhere to AHIMA ethical standards and coding guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS/CPT coding

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

AS in Health Information Technology

BS in Health Information Management

Tools

3M encoder

Epic system

Job description

Mercy seeks an Inpatient Coding Specialist to review and analyze medical records to assign diagnoses and procedures for inpatient, outpatient and professional services. The role follows AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines to ensure accurate billing and compliance.

Preferred candidates hold an AS or BS in HIM, with ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding experience in acute care settings. RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC/CIRCC certifications expected to be completed within 6 months of employment.