Medical Coding Specialist — ED ICD-10 & 3M Expert

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority seeks a credentialed medical coder to review medical records and assign accurate diagnoses and procedures using 3M coding software. The role sequences codes per AHIMA guidelines and ensures timely, compliant coding across facility and professional settings.

Candidate should have RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA or AAPC credentials, medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year in an acute care facility with ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding experience.

Qualifications

• Must have English reading and communication skills.
• Typing speed 30 WPM.
• Pass Coding Test with 80% score.
• One year in an acute care facility with ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT proficiency.
• ED coding experience preferred.
• Clerical Ability Test with 80% or higher.

Responsibilities

• Review charts to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
• Code using guidelines and 3M software.
• Assign facility and professional E/M levels as applicable.
• Enter infusion, injection, and observation charges as applicable.
• Maintain timely and accurate coding to support reimbursement.
• Communicate with physicians when diagnosis is unclear.
• Ensure compliance with AHIMA guidelines and confidentiality.
• Meet productivity and quality standards (96%+).
• Monitor denials and respond to third party audits within deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and other departments.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA or AAPC credential

Medical terminology

Tools

3M coding software

Job description

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority seeks a credentialed medical coder to review medical records and assign accurate diagnoses and procedures using 3M coding software. The role sequences codes per AHIMA guidelines and ensures timely, compliant coding across facility and professional settings.

Candidate should have RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA or AAPC credentials, medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year in an acute care facility with ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding experience.