Health Information Management Coder - Inpatient Put Your Coding Expertise to Work Behind the Scenes of Patient Care. As an Inpatient Coder, you'll play an essential role in ensuring patient records are accurately coded and documented to support quality care, compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
What You'll Do - Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and established standards.
- Ensure documentation supports assigned codes.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and revenue cycle teams.
- Identify documentation or coding concerns and seek clarification when appropriate.
- Maintain accuracy, productivity, and compliance with coding standards.
- Stay current with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Protect patient confidentiality and maintain HIPAA compliance.
What We're Looking For - High School or Equivalent (GED)
- Associates Degree in HIT preferred.
- Inpatient coding experience preferred. (1-3 years)
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certified.
Pay & Benefits $23.00 - $34.50 (pay is based on experience)
Benefits: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
- Employee discount programs
Why Froedtert South? Accurate coding helps connect clinical care, documentation, compliance, and reimbursement. Your expertise makes an impact throughout the organization-even when you're not at the bedside.