INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER – ACUTE CARE

INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER – ACUTE CARE Location Sherman, TX | Onsite COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE • $40.00+ per hour (Based on Experience) • Full-Time schedule ROLE IMPACT As an Inpatient Medical Coder, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of coding for acute care hospital encounters. This role supports optimal reimbursement and regulatory compliance by converting detailed clinical documentation into compliant ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes. Your expertise will directly influence MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group) assignment, audit outcomes, and revenue cycle performance. • Review inpatient hospital records to evaluate documentation completeness and coding accuracy • Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes according to official guidelines • Validate and confirm appropriate MS-DRG assignment to ensure compliant reimbursement • Abstract demographic and clinical data into Health Information Management (HIM) systems • Initiate physician queries to clarify documentation and support internal or external audit reviews Minimum Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute care hospital coding experience • Proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG grouping methodologies • High school diploma or equivalent required • Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related healthcare field preferred • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCA, or similar credential • Experience coding within specialty units or rehabilitation hospital settings Core Tools & Systems • Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms • Coding and abstracting applications • MS-DRG grouping software • Microsoft Office Suite Legal Notice By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: https://www.cornerstonestaffing.com/privacy