Medical Coder - Inpatient Coding

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Medical Coder – Inpatient Coding

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.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 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) must be obtained within one (1) year of hire:
  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)

• Associate’s degree in health information management or medical coding.

• Proficiency in electronic coding systems and electronic health records.
• Skilled in using personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to foster team collaboration across departments.
• Independent research and resource utilization skills.
• Experience in assigning accurate codes using coding guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work remotely with necessary hardware and high‑speed internet.

• 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 via telephone and email.
• Use required EHR software effectively.

Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional bending, frequent standing, walking, and occasional working hours beyond regular schedule. No exposure to hazardous environments.

Full time, FLSA designation:
Non‑exempt, Hourly.

Eligible for benefits as per University of Mississippi Medical Center guidelines (details available upon hiring).

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran’s status, and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports.

Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including Title IX and other civil laws. UMMC maintains an affirmative action program and requires reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency. For additional information, please consult the UMMC Equal Opportunity section.