Job Details

Overview

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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is a hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to the Hope, Arkansas community and surrounding areas. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services, as well as a 24-hour emergency department, an inpatient geriatric behavioral health unit, physical therapy, inpatient pharmacy services, and a Rural Health Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records including acute, swing-bed, and observation stays to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Apply ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines and CAH-specific billing rules (e.g., cost-based reimbursement, swing-bed coding).
• Ensure accurate sequencing and grouping for appropriate reimbursement and quality reporting.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff for clarification and documentation improvement.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as defined by HIM department benchmarks.
• Assist with coding audits, denials management, and compliance reviews.
• Stay current on coding changes, CMS regulations, and CAH billing updates.
• Support revenue cycle staff to resolve claim issues and ensure timely reimbursement.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Participate in ongoing education and training related to coding and compliance.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient coding experience in a hospital setting required; CAH experience strongly preferred.

Certifications (Required)

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA), or
• CCA (Certified Coding Associate - AHIMA), or
• CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder - AAPC)
• RHIT or RHIA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
• Understanding of CAH-specific billing and Medicare reimbursement.
• Ability to analyze clinical documentation and assign accurate codes.
• Proficiency with EHR, coding software, and encoder applications.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for provider queries and team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and meet productivity/accuracy standards.

Senioriry level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices