Coder Inpatient, Marshall Medical Center South, HIM, Full Time, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Boaz, AL

90d

About The Position

An inpatient coder is responsible for utilizing coding policies and procedures in evaluating the diagnostic and procedural information within the medical record for determination of accurate DRG or APC assignment for reimbursement of services rendered and for verifying/abstracting clinical information into the organization's health database. An inpatient coder functions under the direct authority and supervision of the Coding Supervisor and Director of the Health Information Management Department.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 2 years or more in Health Information Management
• 1-2 years’ experience in inpatient coding

Nice To Haves

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification preferred
• Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment

Responsibilities

• Coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatients
• Coding of diagnoses and procedures for observation
• Coding of diagnoses and procedures for other outpatient service types, if appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees