Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

ummc; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC is seeking a Medical Coder - Inpatient to review and code inpatient medical records for hospital services at the UMMC Medical Tower. You will apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines to ensure accurate codes for reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of coding experience and relevant AHIMA or AAPC certification. Proficiency with EHR systems and Office tools is essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year of medical coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification (RHIT/RHIA/COC/CIC/CCA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC or similar).
• Associate 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 regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation.
• Submit codes for billing and resolve discrepancies.
• Stay updated on coding changes and best practices.
• Communicate via telephone and email using approved systems.
• Demonstrate effective use of EHR software.

Skills

ICD-10

CPT/HCPCS coding

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EHR systems

Office 365

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

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):

• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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 scheduledhours, 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 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.(Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded

Job Posting Date

09/4/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified)