CornerStone Professional Placement is hiring: Medical Coder in Sherman

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE: $33.00+ per hour (Based on Experience) Full-Time schedule

Employment type: W2 ROLE IMPACTThe Inpatient Medical Coder plays a critical role in ensuring accurate code assignment and reimbursement integrity for acute care hospital services. This position supports compliant revenue cycle operations by translating complex clinical documentation into precise ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes. Success in this role directly impacts MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group) accuracy, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities: Review and analyze acute care inpatient medical records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment to support appropriate reimbursement Abstract required clinical data into the Health Information Management (HIM) system Query physicians for documentation clarification when needed and support audit processes

Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of acute care inpatient hospital coding experience Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG assignment methodologies High school diploma or equivalent Core Tools & SystemsElectronic Health Record (EHR) systems Hospital coding and abstracting software MS-DRG grouper tools Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Skills: Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA), CPC, CCA, or other relevant coding credential Experience in specialty or rehabilitation hospital environments