Inpatient Coder Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of inpatient coder. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regular and on-going communication with management and medical staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• ICD-10/CM/PCS trained
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification - preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, pathophysiology and diagnostic and procedural coding, as normally obtained through a coding certificate program
• Knowledge of regulatory environment essential
• Hospital inpatient coding experience is preferred
• Handle patient information with discretion and integrity
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Clinical Documentation Management (CDM)/ COC experience preferred

In response to your job posting for inpatient coder, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coding and abstracting of inpatient medical records for accurate reimbursement with primary focus on complex high-risk accounts.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Emergency room and ancillary coding preferred (preferred)
• Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA certificate)
• Conditional billing and occurrence codes for Medicare knowledge
• The person should have experience in inpatient hospital coding
• Minimum successful completion of coding certificate program
• Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems
• Experience working remotely preferred
• Prefer current AHIMA credentials

Please consider me for the inpatient coder opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for back-up to the Professional Coding team as needed to meet all coding group KPI’s and metrics.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Minimum of successful completion of an AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process, pharmacology, complex surgical procedures
• Advanced knowledge of accepted medical abbreviations and their meanings
• Advanced knowledge in the use of specialized references such as the ICD-10-CM & PCS code books, CMS Guidelines, medical dictionaries and texts, and medical journals
• Advanced knowledge of hospital information systems, encoders and other technology to facilitate a successful virtual work environment while maintaining maximum communication and adhering to HIPAA security standards
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook functions
• Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines
• Strong personal computing skills including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel

I would like to submit my application for the inpatient coder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for supplementary Epic workflow and E&M/bedside procedure training to existing coding staff using University Standard Practice Guidelines, CMS rules and other payer regulations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
• Neurological services
• Inpatient coding experience preferred
• Completion of an accredited Coding Education program preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the current editions of DRG, ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, and CPT coding systems
• Thorough knowledge of third-party payer requirements federal and state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices
• Experience in outpatient acute care hospital coding (preferred)
• High School diploma, with experience in acute care hospital coding

In response to your job posting for inpatient coder, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance to QA Analyst in response to questions from clients and other coding staff at the direction of the Manager, Facility Coding Services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Current Medical Coding Certification through AAPC, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or through an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) for Medical Coding
• CCS certification or equivalent
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS for diagnoses and procedures
• Solid (or could use excellent again) communication skills, both oral and written
• Successful completion of AHIMA accredited Health Information Technology/Management or Coding program
• Coding experience with inpatient/outpatient surgery/emergency room records
• Demonstrated skills with computers and computer systems
• CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA is preferred