PRN Medical Coding Specialist - Inpatient & Surgical

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to code inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits under the Health Information Management umbrella. You will use ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications and assist in training junior coding staff.

Applicants should have an accredited coding program and one of the indicated professional certifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and guest-relations adherence within the health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal education through an accredited coding program required.
• Candidate must possess one of RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits using ICD-9-CM and CPT.
• Assist in training new coding technicians when appropriate.
• Promote the Health System's guest relations policy.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Staff training

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited coding program

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

3M Encoding & Grouping software

Job description

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to code inpatient, outpatient surgery and observation visits under the Health Information Management umbrella. You will use ICD-9-CM and CPT coding classifications and assist in training junior coding staff.

Applicants should have an accredited coding program and one of the indicated professional certifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and guest-relations adherence within the health system.