Medical Coder - Full Time
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Summary
In this role you will be:
Job description
- Review patient medical records and documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Assign accurate and complete ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation and coding guidelines.
- Ensure coding meets all federal, state, and payer-specific requirements.
- Abstract and enter coded data into electronic health records and hospital information systems.
- Collaborate with clinical staff or coding team leads to clarify documentation as needed.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in accordance with departmental policies.
- Stay current with updates to coding regulations, coding clinics, and payer guidelines.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and all hospital confidentiality and compliance standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent, associate's or bachelor's in health information management or related field preferred
- EXPERIENCE: Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certified coding specialist (CCS) preferred or registered health information technician (RHIT) preferred
- Completion of the IRMC outpatient coding competency test
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Completion of the IRMC outpatient coding competency test
Company overview
Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is a not-for-profit general hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, founded in 1914. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, IRMC serves the community with a wide range of medical services including emergency care, women's health, surgical services, and specialized care units. The hospital operates with 166 beds and employs approximately 940 full-time personnel, providing care to over 39,000 emergency department patients annually. IRMC is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance, collaborating with other community hospitals to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare. The medical center features advanced facilities including a 23-bed emergency department with trauma rooms, medical-surgical ICU, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric care units. IRMC also operates the IRMC Physician Group, employing more than 50 physicians across primary care and specialty services, and maintains a modern patient portal system for coordinated care management.