Senior Inpatient Coder – ICD-10 Expert (Remote)

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a coder to maintain ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy for Inpatient cases. Responsibilities include abstracting data into electronic medical records and collaborating with clinical documentation specialists. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a coding certification from an accredited body. This role is a full-time position based in Texas, offering a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; preferred completion of an accredited degree or coding program.
• 3-5 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• At least one coding certification from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for all Inpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences.
• Collaborate with clinical specialists to ensure accurate medical documentation.
• Extract and abstract required information into electronic medical record systems.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Collaboration with healthcare specialists

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in electronic medical record applications

Ability to work independently

Education

High school Diploma

Accredited Baccalaureate in Health Informatics or Health Information Management

AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program

Tools

Epic

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a coder to maintain ICD-10-CM/PCS coding accuracy for Inpatient cases. Responsibilities include abstracting data into electronic medical records and collaborating with clinical documentation specialists. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a coding certification from an accredited body. This role is a full-time position based in Texas, offering a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work independently.