Medical Coder 5

Medical Coder 5

Job ID: 46035

Job Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Revenue Cycle

Facility: BMHCC System Services

Location: Memphis, TN

Overview

Job Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of inpatient records and abstracts information at defined facilities for

reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records pertaining to inpatient records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily

operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.

• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case

managers, etc.

• Completes assigned goals

Experience

Minimum Required

Skill and proficiency in coding inpatient records utilizing ICD10 CM with one year experience in an acute care facility or

RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification through AHIMA.

Education

Minimum Required

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal

format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record

information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Minimum Required

ICD10CM Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

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