Hospital Medical Coder

Carroll County Memorial Hospital•Carrollton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Medical Coder works in the Health Information Management (HIM) department at Carroll County Memorial Hospital. The role supports the hospital’s mission to improve the health and well-being of residents and visitors by providing quality, compassionate, cost-effective, and convenient health care. The coder accurately abstracts and assigns CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for inpatient, observation, emergency department, and ancillary services in a Critical Access Hospital, and performs charge entry for departments. The position reviews patient documentation, follows coding guidelines and regulations, conducts queries when needed, and works with providers, staff, and the Business Office on coding denials. The coder works independently with limited oversight, adapts to departmental changes, participates in special projects, and performs other duties as assigned. This is an hourly, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, based at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Kentucky.

Requirements

Certified Hospital Coder credential required: CPC, CPC-A, or CCS.
Expertise in coding CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology.
Expertise in health information documentation, data integrity, and data quality.

Responsibilities

Uphold CCMH’s Core Values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, and Stewardship.
Accurately abstract and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for inpatient, observation, emergency department, and ancillary services.
Perform charge entry for departments.
Follow coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
Review patient charts, notes, and other documentation to understand the services provided.
Perform the query process when required.
Communicate professionally, in writing and/or verbally, with providers and other staff members.
Work closely with the Business Office on coding denials.
Work independently with limited oversight and remain open to changes within the coding department.
Participate in special projects and complete other duties as assigned.