Senior Hospital Coding Specialist

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Hospital Coding Specialist III responsible for coding and optimization of electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy, DRG optimization, and compliance with CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines on an 8-hour shift, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, applying ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT codes, communicating documentation opportunities, CDI collaboration, and maintaining credentialed status with AHIMA certifications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• AHIMA certification (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) or AHIMA-accredited HIM program.
• Experience coding 15–20 inpatient records per day.

Responsibilities

• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes accurately to ensure DRG optimization.
• Identify documentation gaps and communicate with physicians for clarification.
• Maintain compliance with CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines and hospital policies.
• Enter coding data into CDI and coding software and participate in audits.

Skills

ICD-10 guidelines

CPT coding guidelines

DRG optimization

Documentation improvement (CDI)

Coding software

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

Tools

AHIMA-certified coding tools

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Hospital Coding Specialist III responsible for coding and optimization of electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy, DRG optimization, and compliance with CMS/NCHS/AMA guidelines on an 8-hour shift, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, applying ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT codes, communicating documentation opportunities, CDI collaboration, and maintaining credentialed status with AHIMA certifications.