Medical Biller - Acute Care

INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER – ACUTE CARE

Location Sherman, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Starting at $40.00/hour+ (DOE)

• Monday- Friday: 8am - 5pm

• W2 employment

ROLE IMPACT: The Inpatient Medical Coder ensures accurate translation of complex acute care documentation into compliant diagnosis and procedure codes. This role directly impacts reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and overall revenue cycle performance. Success is measured by coding accuracy, proper MS-DRG assignment, audit readiness, and effective collaboration with clinical and Health Information Management (HIM) teams.

Key Responsibilities 

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

• Apply ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) standards in alignment with official coding guidelines

• Ensure accurate MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Group) assignment to support appropriate reimbursement

• Abstract and input key clinical data into Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Health Information Management (HIM) systems

• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and resolve discrepancies

• Support internal audits and maintain compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of inpatient acute care coding experience required

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms

• Coding and abstracting software

• MS-DRG grouping tools

• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills

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

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or similar credential

• Experience in specialty hospitals or rehabilitation settings

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