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Medical Coder - Inpatient
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Medical Coder - Inpatient
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Role Description Medical Coder-Inpatient reviews and codes inpatient medical records and clinical documentation for hospital services. This role requires expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and industry standards for reimbursement and billing. Qualifications - High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience. - One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required post-hire within one (1) year: - Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) - Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC - Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding (preferred). Requirements - Proficient in electronic coding systems and electronic health records. - Skilled in using personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and email applications for communication and scheduling. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster team collaboration across departments. - Capable of researching and using available resources independently. - Experienced in assigning accurate codes using coding guidelines with minimal supervision. - Equipped to work remotely, with necessary hardware and high-speed internet for efficient task completion. Responsibilities - Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures. - Assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately. - Ensure coding complies with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS). - Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation. - Submit codes for billing and resolve discrepancies. - Stay updated on coding changes and best practices. - Demonstrate effective communication and response using systems available to both the medical coder and management through telephone and email communication. - Demonstrate effective use of required EHR software. Environmental and Physical Demands - Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold. - No handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment. - Occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours. - Occasional travelling to offsite locations. - Frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature. - Constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality. - Occasional bending, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. - No lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds or more. - Occasional climbing, crouching/stooping, driving, pushing/pulling, and twisting. - Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, and walking. Time Type Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No Pay Class Hourly FTE % 100 Work Shift Day Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date 06/19/2026
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