Inpatient Medical Coder - AHIMA-Certified, Precise ICD-10

Houstonmethodistcareers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Inpatient Coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient encounters based on documentation in the EMR, while adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policy.

The role requires experience or completion of the Coding Apprentice/Transition program, and certifications (RHIT, RHIA, or CCS) to ensure high data quality and compliant coding practices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM accredited program or additional two years of experience in lieu of degree.
• One year of inpatient coding experience or completion of Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice or Transition Program
• Must have RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification

Responsibilities

• Interacts with coding team and stakeholders.
• Attend coding section meetings and inservices, share knowledge.
• Code and review accounts for accuracy; ensure ICD-10-CM/ PCS coding.
• Query physicians when diagnoses/procedures need clarification.
• Maintain coding quality and adhere to AHIMA guidelines.

Skills

Coding knowledge

Communication skills

Medical terminology

EPIC/EHR

Encoder software

Education

CAHIIM-accredited degree

Tools

None

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks an Inpatient Coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient encounters based on documentation in the EMR, while adhering to regulatory guidelines and hospital policy.

The role requires experience or completion of the Coding Apprentice/Transition program, and certifications (RHIT, RHIA, or CCS) to ensure high data quality and compliant coding practices.