Coder - Hospital - FT

UVALDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Uvalde, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, every detail matters when it comes to delivering exceptional patient care — including the accuracy and integrity of our medical records. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Records Coder who is passionate about precision, compliance, and supporting the healthcare team behind the scenes. In this role, you will play an essential part in ensuring that diagnoses and procedures are accurately translated into medical codes that support patient care documentation, hospital operations, and billing processes. Your work helps maintain the integrity of our medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven healthcare team where your expertise helps keep our hospital running smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.
Certification required within two years of employment (CCS, CIC, or COC).
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain coding accuracy.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital or clinic coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
Ensure coding is completed in a timely manner while maintaining high accuracy standards.
Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation when needed.
Serve as a resource for staff regarding coding questions and best practices.
Help maintain compliance with state, federal, and hospital regulations.
Protect patient confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.
Participate in ongoing training and education to stay current with coding updates and regulations.