Professional Coding - Certified Coding Specialist (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. seeks a Certified Coding Specialist to apply diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records. You will work with CDI and clinical teams to ensure accurate MS-DRG assignments and data integrity.

The role requires current RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/CPC/CCA certifications, 6 months of coding experience, and strong collaboration with physicians to improve documentation and risk adjustment coding impacts.

Qualifications

• Requires RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/CPC/CCA certifications.
• Minimum 6 months of coding experience; inpatient coding typically 2+ years preferred.
• Experience with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs and clinical validation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstract information from patient records into the computer system for coding and data retrieval.
• Assign ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, discharge disposition, and DRG grouping as applicable.
• Collaborate with CDS and physicians to validate documentation and coding accuracy.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Communication with physicians

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

# Professional Coding - Certified Coding Specialist (Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDaysEducation LevelCertification in related fieldCategoryAdmissions & Billing Services## Description**Position Summary**The role of the Coding Specialist – Certified reports to the Coding Manager. This position is responsible for the application of the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient medical records for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. **Essential Position Responsibilities*** Abstract pertinent information from patient records into the appropriate computer system for statistical and billing purpose; assigns the correct ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, discharge disposition, MS-DRG group assignments and other data as applicable* Coordinate with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding* Works with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) and physicians to identify and address documentation improvement needs that support accurate code, Risk of Mortality (ROM), Severity of Illness (SOI), and DRG assignment* Query physicians if there are discrepancies in the code assignment or documentation in the electronic medical record is inadequate* Remain knowledgeable of current coding guidelines, reimbursement, and reporting requirements* Ensure coding accuracy rate is met as established by department goals and objectives**Qualifications*** **Education**: High School Diploma or GED* **Licensure and Certifications**: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CPC, CCA, required.* **Experience**: Minimum of 6 months of coding experience, required. Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience, preferred. Experience with Clinical Documentation Improvement programs and clinical validation, preferred. Working knowledge of quality metrics and risk adjustment coding impacts, preferred.**Work Environment:** This position will spend 90+% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.