Inpatient Coder III; Level

Inpatient Coder III (Level
1) – Harris Health

Join the Harris Health System, a public healthcare safety-net provider founded in 1966, dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to the residents of Harris County, Texas. Our network includes Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center), Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center), 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual telemedicine services. Harris Health is recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient‑centered clinic certification, and collaboration with leading academic medical centers.

The Inpatient Coder III works under limited supervision to review medical records and perform coding for all inpatient diagnoses and procedures (both medical and surgical) in accordance with applicable coding guidelines. Responsibilities include assigning and verifying the correct Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) for all inpatient‑designated account types, applying accurate codes for reimbursement, research, epidemiology, financial and strategic planning, quality assessment, and communication to support patient treatment.

The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

• Education: High school diploma or GED;
  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required; RHIA/RHIT credential preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding experience; preference for experience at a Level 1 trauma teaching facility.
• Equipment: 3M encoder interfaced with EPIC electronic medical record billing system.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Writing/composing correspondence and reports.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Analytical thinking, medical terminology, P.C., anatomy and physiology.
• Work Schedule: Holiday rotation, flexible availability, eligible for telecommute.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, major disease processes, and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM and ICD‑10‑PCS classification systems, coding rules, guidelines, and sequencing.
• Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by the AMA, CMS, ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS official guidelines for diagnostic and procedure coding, JCAHO, the Privacy Act of 1974, and HIPAA standards affecting medical records and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of ethical coding principles and revenue cycle activities.
• Skill in interpreting and applying ethical coding standards, understanding federal and state laws and regulations, and following professional practice standards for health care organization coding.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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