HIM Coder, CCS Required

Lourdes Health System

. Code and abstract hospital medical records for Inpatients, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department .

Posted 9/28/2026part-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $29 - $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coding and abstracting hospital medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4, while ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines. Proficient in collaborating with medical staff to enhance clinical documentation and maintain high accuracy in coding practices.

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ICD-10-CM CodingICD-10-PCS CodingCPT-4 CodingAHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Medical Terminology Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Inpatient Records CodingAbstracting Medical RecordsDRG AssignmentElectronic Health Record SystemsAnatomy & Physiology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedGood Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WindowsEncoder

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Industry Keywords

Corporate CompliancePerformance ImprovementClinical Documentation ImprovementDowntime Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Code and abstract hospital medical records for Inpatients, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department
Utilize federal and state procedures and guidelines to ensure coding and abstracting accuracy and productivity standards
Collaborate with medical staff and clinical documentation improvement staff to clarify documentation
Maintain performance according to corporate compliance requirements for coding, abstracting, and DRG assignment
Review records and use ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder to code diagnoses and procedures
Sequence principal or first-listed diagnoses and principal procedures according to medical-record documentation and UHDDS definitions
Use reference materials regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments
Abstract required data into the computer system and follow established downtime procedures as needed
Participate in maintaining DNB and accounts receivable goals
Maintain department-level competencies and participate in performance improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent
Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment
Ability to be detail oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy
Ability to make sound decisions
Good communication and teamwork skills
Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred
High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology and medical terminology required
Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience
AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required for all employees hired after 10/1/2025
Candidates must complete and pass onsite testing in Marlton, NJ prior to an interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
Paid time off
Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
Short-term disability
Optional long-term disability
Colleague and dependent life insurance
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program including free counseling sessions