Job Details Job Requisition ID: R00050974 Job Category: Clerical and Customer Service Organization: Rev Cycle - HIM and Clinical Doc Ex Location: Jackson Medical Mall Job Title: Medical Coder Inpatient Coding PRN Job Summary Medical Coder-Inpatient reviews and codes inpatient medical records and clinical documentation for hospital services. This role requires expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and industry standards for reimbursement and billing. Education & Experience High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience. Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required post‑hire within one (1) year: Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist‑ Physician‑Based (CCS‑P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC‑A). Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC is also preferred. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient in electronic coding systems and electronic health records. Skilled in using personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and email applications for communication and scheduling. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster team collaboration across departments. Capable of researching and using available resources independently. Experienced in assigning accurate codes using coding guidelines with minimal supervision. Equipped to work remotely, with necessary hardware and high‑speed internet for efficient task completion. Responsibilities Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures. Assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately. Ensure coding complies with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS). Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation. Submit codes for billing and resolve discrepancies. Stay updated on coding changes and best practices. Demonstrate effective communication and response using systems available to both the medical coder and management through telephone and email communication. Demonstrate effective use of required EHR software. 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