Inpatient Coder

Inpatient Coder

Position duties include coding all diagnostic and operative information from the medical record using ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS level 2 coding classification systems. Selects the DRG for each inpatient case. Reviews DRG discrepancies from the fiscal intermediary to ensure the appropriate per case DRG assignment. Verifies and abstracts all medical data from the record to complete a data abstract on hospital encounters. Corrects data as appropriate. Ensures that all data abstracted and/or coded are consistent with guidelines outlined by JCAHO, OSHPD and CMS, regional and local policy.

Minimum required qualifications include a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and eligibility to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Must have two years of continuous hospital experience in coding/abstracting within the last five years.

Length of assignment is 13 weeks. Shift/hours per week are M-F; HI hours. Systems include Epic. Start date is 9/7/26.