Inpatient Coder

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Bring Your Coding Expertise to a Team Where Accuracy Makes an Impact

We’re looking for a detail-driven Medical Coder who understands that accurate coding is about more than numbers it supports quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and the financial health of our hospitals. In this role, you’ll work across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services, applying your knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and APC coding to ensure each patient encounter is accurately captured.

If you’re organized, analytical, committed to getting the details right, and ready to bring your expertise to a growing healthcare organization, Tenor Health wants to hear from you. CCS certification is preferred, but experienced coders are encouraged to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE

• The coder is responsible for abstracting all clinical and demographic data and accurately applying code assignment to all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services with diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record. 
• Using a computerized encoding system, assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT4/HCPCS, DRG and APCs in accordance with official coding and reimbursement guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the American Health Information Management Association. 
• All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management department and the Tenor Health approved policies and procedures