INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER – ACUTE CARE
CornerStone Staffing
Sherman, TX
INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER – ACUTE CARE
Location Sherman, TX | Onsite
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
• $40.00+ per hour (Based on Experience)
• Full-Time schedule
• Employment type: W2
ROLE IMPACT
As an Inpatient Medical Coder, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of coding for acute care hospital encounters. This role supports optimal reimbursement and regulatory compliance by converting detailed clinical documentation into compliant ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes. Your expertise will directly influence MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, audit outcomes, and revenue cycle performance.
• Review inpatient hospital records to evaluate documentation completeness and coding accuracy
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes according to official guidelines
• Validate and confirm appropriate MS-DRG assignment to ensure compliant reimbursement
• Abstract demographic and clinical data into Health Information Management (HIM) systems
• Initiate physician queries to clarify documentation and support internal or external audit reviews
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care hospital coding experience
• Proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG grouping methodologies
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Core Tools & Systems
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms
• Coding and abstracting applications
• MS-DRG grouping software
• Microsoft Office Suite
Core Tools & Systems
• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA, or similar credential
• Experience coding within specialty units or rehabilitation hospital settings
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