Part-Time Medical Coder: Inpatient & ED Specialist

McPherson Center for Health; McPherson, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Free 24-hour fitness center

Job summary

McPherson Center for Health is seeking a Coder to assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, wound care and ED encounters. The role supports accurate and timely claims for reimbursement and requires knowledge of CMS guidelines and DRG/APC systems.

The position is part-time with responsibilities across multiple departments. The ideal candidate has AHIMA/ACCF credentials, 2 years hospital coding experience, and strong clinical knowledge to support coding

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; associate degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC-H or eligible for certification within 6 months.
• 2 years of acute hospital coding experience preferred; CPSI knowledge helpful.
• Strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding conventions and DRG/APC encoders.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and apply coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Completes inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, clinic and Emergency Department coding functions using approved workflow applications.
• Selects principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures accurately; notes complications and discharge dispositions.
• Queries physicians for documentation clarity following coding guidelines.
• Keeps current with AHA, AMA CPT, CMS guidelines and CMS regulations.
• Meets productivity and accuracy targets per HIM policy.
• Mentors staff and contractors as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Coder software

Coding guidelines

ICD/CPT conventions

DRG/APC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

None

Job description

McPherson Center for Health is seeking a Coder to assign diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, wound care and ED encounters. The role supports accurate and timely claims for reimbursement and requires knowledge of CMS guidelines and DRG/APC systems.

The position is part-time with responsibilities across multiple departments. The ideal candidate has AHIMA/ACCF credentials, 2 years hospital coding experience, and strong clinical knowledge to support coding