Coder - Physician Business Services - Days - FT

Performs International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding of all fee tickets/super bills for billing, casemix, and data collection purposes. Subsequently, assigns Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) and Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC). Performs retrospective review of patient charts.

Required Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Coursework in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology; Proof of ICD 10 coding education or ICD-10 experience.

Licensure: CPC, CCS, CCA, RHIT, and/or RHIA

Experience: Previous education, training and/or experience as a medical coder with ICD-10 experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to code fee tickets and assign ICD, CPT, and DRG or APC accurately. Understanding of basic computer skills and computerized coding software.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: None

Licensure: None

Experience: One-year previous experience as medical records coder.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Understanding of database applications and associated report writing programs

Memorial Hospital was established in 1946 with 139 beds. Since then we have grown to a facility with more than 303 beds, satellite outpatient diagnostic centers, more than 95 Memorial Physician Clinics, and more than 3,700 employees - and we are continuing to grow. Memorial Hospital is not just a hospital, but an integral part of health care for the entire Gulf Coast. For 70 years Memorial Hospital has served South Mississippi with a growing network of comprehensive health care, health education, health risk assessments and wellness services which are more accessible now than ever before.

Employees are the most important asset here at Memorial. We depend on our employees to display an image of competence and human warmth, with understanding, true concern and a positive attitude. This ensures excellent service to each and every patient.

Through strategic partnerships and collaboration; we recruit and retain a high performing and diverse workforce.; Our employees strive to meet Memorial;s highest honor, becoming a STAR.; Our STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect) employees are recognized quarterly for their outstanding customer service.

Memorial is a hospital with a well-established reputation and remains dedicated to excellence in advanced health care. In partnership with our Professional Development Department, our employees are able to enhance their personal, professional and technical skills.

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.