Medical Coder - ICD-10, CPT & DRG Specialist

Ephraim McDowell Health; Baughman Heights (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and reporting.

The role supports the EMRTC Transcription department and interacts with clinical and administrative staff. Minimum three years of coding experience with Medicare focus; an Associate’s degree in Health Information Management is required, with a Bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of coding experience with Medicare emphasis.
• Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• RHIT or CCS credentials are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Codes all patient records using ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT systems.
• Maintains accuracy for diagnosis, procedures, and indexing.
• Work with other departments to support organizational goals.
• Adapt coding to age and care needs across the life span.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

DRG coding

Medicare coding

HIPAA privacy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

DRG encoder

In-house computer

Job description

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and reporting.

The role supports the EMRTC Transcription department and interacts with clinical and administrative staff. Minimum three years of coding experience with Medicare focus; an Associate’s degree in Health Information Management is required, with a Bachelor’s preferred.