Medical Records Coder – ICD-10/CPT-4 Specialist

Uvalde Memorial Hospital; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

In-person work environment

Job summary

Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, TX is hiring a Medical Records Coder (Health Information Management) in person. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and focuses on accurate diagnosis and procedure coding to support patient care and billing.

You will review records, assign codes, and collaborate with clinicians. This position emphasizes privacy, compliance, and ongoing coding education within a mission-driven hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.
• Certification required within two years of employment (CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain coding accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Ensure coding is completed in a timely manner while maintaining high accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
• Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with coding updates and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, TX is hiring a Medical Records Coder (Health Information Management) in person. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and focuses on accurate diagnosis and procedure coding to support patient care and billing.

You will review records, assign codes, and collaborate with clinicians. This position emphasizes privacy, compliance, and ongoing coding education within a mission-driven hospital.