Inpatient Coder

A company is looking for an Inpatient Coder responsible for accurately coding inpatient accounts and maintaining data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM / PCS codes to inpatient accounts

Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements

Query physicians to clarify clinical information and communicate documentation improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications

Must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential

3+ years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting

Preferred 5+ years of experience or Trauma Level 1 / Academic Teaching facility experience

Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding