Medical Coder

INPATIENT MEDICAL CODER - ACUTE CARE

Location Sherman, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

$40.00+ per hour (based on experience) Full-time schedule Employment type:

W2 ROLE IMPACT

The Inpatient Medical Coder ensures accurate code assignment and reimbursement integrity for acute care hospital services. This role 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. Performance in this position directly supports 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 Apply ICD-10-CM and

ICD-10-PCS

codes in accordance with official coding guidelines Ensure accurate MS-DRG assignment to support proper reimbursement Abstract required clinical data into the Health Information Management (HIM) system Query physicians for documentation clarification as needed and assist with audit activities Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of acute care inpatient hospital coding experience Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG assignment methodologies High school diploma or equivalent required Core Tools & Systems Electronic 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 preferred CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA), CPC, CCA, or other relevant coding credential preferred Experience in specialty or rehabilitation hospital settings Legal Notice By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: https://www.cornerstonestaffing.com/privacy #Tempe123 #TEMPE123