Senior Inpatient HIM Coder

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Inpatient HIM Coder to join our dynamic healthcare information management team. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between clinical data and technology, as we aim to develop cutting‑edge AI solutions for medical coding and billing processes. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing valuable insights and expertise to enhance our product development efforts.

• A minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience as an acute HIM inpatient medical coder in a hospital environment.
• Proficiency in identifying and extracting ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, HCPCS/CPT codes, and associated modifiers from patient records.
• In‑depth understanding of supporting evidence requirements for accurate coding.
• Practical experience using grouper software for MS‑DRG and APR‑DRG assignment.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with the billing department regarding coding‑related issues.
• Stay abreast of the latest ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, HCPCS/CPT coding guidelines and updates.
• Familiarity with 3M 360 or Optum HIM encoder software is preferred.
• AHIMA Certified RHIA or RHIT certification is mandatory.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) is required.