Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC is seeking a Medical Coder - Inpatient to review and code inpatient records at the UMMC Medical Tower. You will apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to hospital services while ensuring accurate documentation and payer-compliant billing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of medical coding experience, proficiency with EHR systems, and strong written and verbal communication to collaborate with clinicians and the billing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of medical coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC certifications listed in the requirements.
• Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately.
• Ensure coding complies with HIPAA, CMS, and healthcare regulations.
• 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 with management via telephone and email.
• Demonstrate effective use of required EHR software.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Research skills

Remote work capability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year medical coding experience

Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00053737

Job Category:

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization:

Rev Cycle - HIM and Clinical Doc Ex

Location/s:

UMMC Medical Tower

Job Title:

Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

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 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):

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-A)
• 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:

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.
• Demonstrative 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.

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 to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 p