Inpatient Coder - Medical Group

Inpatient Coder - Medical Group - Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:
Day Shift

• Review charge review errors and claim edits for hospital-based services, including surgical procedures.
• Ensure correct charge capture with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes and proper modifiers.
• Analyze medical documentation to verify principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, and assign diagnostic codes.
• Perform charge entry and discrepancy resolution.
• Serve as liaison between Centralized Coding/Revenue Site Operations and physicians/clinical sites/departments.
• Assist in orienting and training new employees and cross-training coders in new specialties.

• Education Minimum:
  Associate’s Degree in allied health related field, including classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; or two years of increasingly responsible medical records experience with exposure to medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credentials/Licensure Minimum:
  Certified Coding Specialist credentialing.
• Minimum 1–3 years of professional coding experience with multiple surgical specialties.
• Preferred: prior experience in coding for neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, and/or gynecologic oncology procedures.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of ICD-9 and CPT coding and medical terminology, with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and commercial insurance plans.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prioritize and organize work effectively.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within standard practices and procedures.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.