Medical Records Coder: Precision for Patient Care

UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY UVALDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Uvalde Memorial Hospital, part of Uvalde County Hospital Authority, seeks a Medical Records Coder to join the Health Information Management team in Uvalde, TX. You will translate medical data into ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, supporting accurate billing and compliant documentation.

You will collaborate with clinicians, protect patient confidentiality under HIPAA, and pursue ongoing coding education in a hospital setting.

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).

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient 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 with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to clarify documentation as needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
• Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

EMR systems

Job description

Uvalde Memorial Hospital, part of Uvalde County Hospital Authority, seeks a Medical Records Coder to join the Health Information Management team in Uvalde, TX. You will translate medical data into ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, supporting accurate billing and compliant documentation.

You will collaborate with clinicians, protect patient confidentiality under HIPAA, and pursue ongoing coding education in a hospital setting.