Medical Coder - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time Coding Specialist to review records, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer requirements.

You will abstract data into hospital systems, collaborate with clinical staff, and maintain accuracy and productivity while staying current with coding guideline updates.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; associate/bachelor in health information management or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• CCS or RHIT certification preferred; completion of IRMC outpatient coding competency test.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate and complete ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation and coding guidelines.
• Ensure coding meets all federal, state, and payer-specific requirements.
• Abstract and enter coded data into electronic health records and hospital information systems.
• Collaborate with clinical staff or coding team leads to clarify documentation as needed.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in accordance with departmental policies.
• Stay current with updates to coding regulations, coding clinics, and payer guidelines.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and all hospital confidentiality and compliance standards.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Health information management

CCS certification

RHIT certification

IRMC outpatient coding competency test

Job description

Job Category: Business Office /Patient Registration

Requisition Number: MEDIC002879

• Posted: September 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

In this role you will be:

• Review patient medical records and documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate and complete ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation and coding guidelines.
• Ensure coding meets all federal, state, and payer-specific requirements.
• Abstract and enter coded data into electronic health records and hospital information systems.
• Collaborate with clinical staff or coding team leads to clarify documentation as needed.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in accordance with departmental policies.
• Stay current with updates to coding regulations, coding clinics, and payer guidelines.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and all hospital confidentiality and compliance standards.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent, associate’s or bachelor’s in health information management or related field preferred
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • Certified coding specialist (CCS) preferred or registered health information technician (RHIT) preferred
  • Completion of the IRMC outpatient coding competency test

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