Inpatient Coder-HOSP
Required skills
- Inpatient Coding
- ICD-9-CM
- ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
- RHIA
- RHIT
Nice to have
- AHIMA accredited
- multi-hospital organization
- remote coding experience
Role summary
Piedmont Healthcare is seeking an Inpatient Coder to review, analyze, and code hospital inpatient medical records. The role involves selecting and sequencing appropriate ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with 1 year of hospital coding experience. Preferred qualifications include a coding certificate program, experience in a multi-hospital organization, and remote coding experience. Candidates must possess or obtain upon hire one or more specific certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CPC-H.
Overview
At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, and codes documentation for hospital inpatient medical records to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, ICD-9-CM procedure codes, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS as applicable to the transition to ICD-10.Primary coding responsibility is Inpatient Coding.Qualifications
Education- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred
- 1 year of hospital coding experience Required
- Experience in coding at a multi-hospital organization and remote coding experience Preferred
- One or more of certifications listed below: Upon Hire
- RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or
- CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or
- CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based Required or
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required or
- CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice Required or
- CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required
- Coding Certificate program (AHIMA accredited) Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name
Piedmont Healthcare CorporateOriginally posted on Himalayas
