Medical Coder 5

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking an inpatient coder to accurately code diagnoses and procedures for acute care records to support reimbursement and data reporting.

The role requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM coding, at least one year in an acute care setting, and AHIMA credentials such as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS.

You will collaborate with physicians and clinical staff and complete coding goals to ensure compliant, timely medical record documentation.

Qualifications

• Inpatient ICD-10-CM coding experience required.
• One year in acute care facility preferred.
• AHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA or CCS) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for inpatient records.
• Abstract information for reimbursement and statistics.
• Serve as a resource to physicians and staff.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Inpatient coding

Medical terminology

Education

RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient records and abstracts information at defined facilities for
reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records pertaining to inpatient records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily
  operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case
  managers, etc.
• Completes assigned goals

Experience

Minimum Required
Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient records utilizing ICD10 CM with one year experience in an acute care facility or
RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification through AHIMA.

Education

Minimum Required
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal
format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record
information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Minimum Required
ICD10CM Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)