Inpatient/Outpatient Coder

Van Buren County Hospital; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to support accurate coding, billing, reporting, and compliance. This role involves reviewing clinical documentation, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, and working closely with various departments to ensure accurate reimbursement.

The successful candidate will undergo onsite training with the potential for a primarily remote arrangement after competency validation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• RHIT, CCS, CPC, or equivalent coding credential preferred.
• Previous inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records for coding accuracy.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and professional service codes.
• Code and abstract patient encounters in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT, CCS, CPC, or equivalent coding credential

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to support accurate coding, billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance across hospital services. This position reviews clinical documentation and assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.

The successful candidate will work closely with Health Information Management, Revenue Cycle, and clinical departments to support accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Initial training will occur onsite, with the opportunity to transition to a primarily remote work arrangement after successful completion of training and competency validation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records for coding accuracy
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and professional service codes
• Code and abstract patient encounters in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Review clinical documentation and identify coding opportunities or discrepancies
• Assist with billing edits, denials, and coding-related error resolution
• Analyze coding trends and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity standards
• Support regulatory compliance and data integrity initiatives
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Perform additional HIM-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• RHIT, CCS, CPC, or equivalent coding credential preferred
• Previous inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies
• EPIC experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy standards

Work Arrangement

• Onsite training, onboarding, and schedule dependent on competency with opportunity to transition to a primarily remote work arrangement