Certified Inpatient Medical Coding Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System

Remote inpatient medical coder reviewing hospital records and assigning ICD-10, PCS, and DRG codes. Supporting accurate reimbursement, reporting, compliance, and patient-care operations at Memorial Hermann.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10 coding, DRG assignment, and compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards. Provides mentorship and support to colleagues, ensuring adherence to ethical coding practices and organizational policies.

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ICD-10 CodingDRG AssignmentAHIMA Coding CertificationInpatient Hospital Coding ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingDiagnosis AssignmentProcedure AssignmentData AbstractionCoding ComplianceHealth-Record Data InterpretationMedical TerminologySurgical TerminologyHuman Anatomy Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingGood JudgmentDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCACCSCIC

Industry Keywords

Inpatient Medical RecordsFederal ReportingState ReportingReimbursement GuidelinesAHIMA StandardsCoding GuidelinesProductivity StandardsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and abstract inpatient medical records
Identify and accurately assign diagnosis, procedure, DRG, and ICD-10 codes for inpatient records
Collect and include data elements required for federal or state reporting and billing
Review records for diagnosis and procedure specificity and appropriate reimbursement
Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, unclear, or coding assignments are not straightforward
Keep current with coding and reimbursement reporting guidelines and escalate concerns to the manager
Maintain 92% to 95% accuracy in ICD-10 and DRG assignment while meeting productivity standards and minimizing abstracting errors
Follow AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
Adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, safety standards, productivity, quality, and budgetary requirements
Complete mandatory/continuing education and skills competency requirements
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CIC coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC required
Three (3) years of inpatient hospital coding experience required
Experience coding in a level 1 trauma facility/academic teaching facility strongly preferred
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS coding
Analytical skills to interpret health-record data and assign appropriate codes
Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical terminology
Critical thinking, good judgment, and decision-making skills
Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment
Must be located in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, or willing to relocate to an eligible state

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and development through mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
Supportive employee-focused culture
Remote work arrangement