Sr Inpatient Coding Specialist - Days, Full-Time

Find your calling at Mercy! The coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses/procedure codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical record documentation for inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional services.
• Assign diagnoses and procedure codes based on physician documentation.
• Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding by the American Health Information Management Association and official coding guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3 years of coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in acute care inpatient/outpatient hospital or professional services setting.
• Working knowledge and high level of experience with ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, MS-DRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVU's, POA's, and HAC's.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program.
• Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) or completed within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred Other: Working knowledge of the 3M encoder and Epic.

Physical Demands

• Frequent repetitive motion involving approximately 25% keyboard and 75% mouse for data entry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.