Inpatient Medical Coder

Decypher; Mississippi; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Medical Coder III, where your coding expertise will support the Defense Health Agency. This full-time remote position offers a dynamic environment that values your skills and dedication. You'll be responsible for inpatient facility coding, ensuring quality patient care through accurate documentation and code assignment. With a focus on professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to pursue multiple certifications and enhance your career. If you're passionate about medical coding and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

New laptop computer system and 27” monitor

Health & Welfare benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical coding experience required, preferably with DoD or Veterans Administration.
• Relevant certifications through AAPC or AHIMA are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct documentation reviews to ensure accurate coding.
• Assign appropriate E&M codes, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-CM codes.

Skills

Medical Coding

Documentation Review

Code Assignment

System Utilization

Productivity Standards

Education

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management

University certificate in medical coding

Completion of a medical training program

Tools

MHS Genesis

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you a certified coding professional with at least 1 year of coding experience? Do you have experience with medical coding for the Department of Defense (DoD) or desire to provide medical coding for the DoD?

We are looking for Full-time IP Medical Coders to join us in our mission supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and passion can truly shine. If you are enthusiastic about continuously enhancing your coding skills and demonstrate unwavering dedication to achieving excellence together, you may be the perfect fit for our team.

Highly Competitive Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly base rate PLUS Health & Welfare
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• New laptop computer system and 27” monitor provided
• 100% Remote positions

Specifics of Position:

Medical Coder III: Inpatient facility coding - Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG)

• Documentation Review – Identify and resolve inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may lead to inaccurate coding or affect quality patient care.
• Code Assignment – Accurately assign Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); includes utilization of modifiers and units of service, and International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnoses codes based on medical record documentation for outpatient encounters; inpatient includes ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
• System Utilization – Utilize the Military Health System (MHS) Genesis systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters.
• Productivity and Standards – Achieve and maintain hourly coding productivity and 97% accuracy standards for the position.

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological science OR
• University certificate in medical coding OR
• Completion of a medical training program beyond apprentice level (e.g., medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training) offered by the Armed Forces or U.S. Maritime Service under professional medical supervision

Certifications:

• ONE or more of the following certifications through AAPC or AHIMA

Required Institutional Coding Certifications:

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Experience:

• 1 year of medical coding (Required)
• DoD or Veterans Administration medical coding experience (Preferred)
• MHS Genesis medical coding (Preferred)

We recognize the importance of professional growth and encourage our team members to pursue multiple certifications that enhance their skills and value.

If you have relevant certifications and hands-on experience, we would love to hear from you!

Decypher Technologies, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.