Lead Medical Coder & Coding Team Leader

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, Pa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, PA seeks an experienced hospital coder to evaluate medical records and assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient services. You will prepare clinical abstracts and ensure coding accuracy per national guidelines, collaborating with clinicians and the revenue cycle team.

The role includes supervising the coding department, distributing work, and providing ongoing coding education to staff.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles per AHIMA competencies.
• Minimum of one year experience providing coding services for hospital/acute care facilities.
• Must meet accuracy standards on coding audits.
• Coding certificate program completion with AHIMA approval; RHIT or CCS preferred.
• Prior hospital coding experience required; familiarity with Meditech and 3M is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical records and assign appropriate clinical diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Prepare clinical abstracts and ensure coding aligns with guidelines and quality standards (95% accuracy target).
• Serve as liaison between clinicians and coding staff; collaborate with revenue cycle for data quality and reimbursement.
• Supervise coding department activities, distribute work, disseminate guidelines, and provide coding education.

Skills

ICD-10 & CPT

Coding audits

Medical records

Hospital coding

Auditing accuracy

Education

AHIMA coding certificate

Tools

Meditech

3M Coding & Reimbursement

Job description

Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, PA seeks an experienced hospital coder to evaluate medical records and assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient services. You will prepare clinical abstracts and ensure coding accuracy per national guidelines, collaborating with clinicians and the revenue cycle team.

The role includes supervising the coding department, distributing work, and providing ongoing coding education to staff.