Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coder for inpatient coding responsibilities. You will review and code medical records using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or GED and have one year of coding experience, with certifications required within a year post-hire. Strong communication skills and proficiency in electronic systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of medical coding experience.
• Must obtain coding certification within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in electronic coding systems and health records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and code medical records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation.

Skills

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical coding certification

Associate's degree in health information management

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title:

Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

Location:

Central Billing Office-Clinton

Job Category:

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization:

Rev Cycle - HIM and Clinical Doc Ex

Job Summary:

Medical Coder-Inpatient reviews and codes inpatient medical records and clinical documentation for hospital services. This role requires expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and industry standards for reimbursement and billing.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required: One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required post-hire within one (1) year:

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A)
• Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC

Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient in electronic coding systems and electronic health records. Skilled in using personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and email applications for communication and scheduling. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster team collaboration across departments. Capable of researching and using available resources independently. Experienced in assigning accurate codes using coding guidelines with minimal supervision. Equipped to work remotely, with necessary hardware and high-speed internet for efficient task completion.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately.
• Ensure coding complies with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS).
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation.
• Submit codes for billing and resolve discrepancies.
• Stay updated on coding changes and best practices.
• Demonstrate effective communication and response using systems available to both the medical coder and management through telephone and email communication.
• Demonstrate effective use of required EHR software.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Environmental and Physical Demands

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Job Posting Date:

06/10/2026