Inpatient Coding Specialist

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: INPAT001791
Employment Type: Per Diem 
Shift: Rotating
Hours Per Week: 0 hours

Hiring Range: $30.60-$39.78

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law

Responsibilities:

• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
• Obtains acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy 
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is  inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Conducts chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provides associate/physician & education as appropriate.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Required Credential(s):
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Reg Health Info Administer credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.