Inpatient Coder – Acute Care Hospital

Inpatient Coder – Acute Care Hospital

Location Sherman, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $40 - $45 per hour (Based on Experience)

• Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00 PM

• Employment type: W2 | Temp to Hire

ROLE IMPACT

The Inpatient Medical Coder ensures accurate code assignment and reimbursement integrity for acute care hospital services. This role translates complex clinical documentation into compliant ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes. Performance directly impacts MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group) accuracy, audit readiness, and overall revenue cycle performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze acute care inpatient medical records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes

• Apply ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines and payer regulations

• Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment to support compliant reimbursement

• Abstract required clinical data into Health Information Management (HIM) systems

• Initiate physician queries for documentation clarification and support internal or external audits

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of acute care inpatient hospital coding experience

• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG assignment methodologies

• High school diploma or equivalent

Core Tools & Systems

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

• Hospital coding and abstracting software

• MS-DRG grouper tools

• Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or related credential

• Experience in specialty or rehabilitation hospital settings

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