HIM Coding Tech II (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Full-time Health Technologists and Technicians
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Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Posted
July 19, 2026

Job Description

HIM Coding Tech II


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

  • Codes Inpatient, Observation and Same Day Surgery (SDS) charts using ICD10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Checks inpatient, observation and same day surgery charts for completeness of documentation by working the coding queues.
  • Uses ICD10-CM and CPT coding guidelines to accurately and completely assign codes to each patient chart.
  • Communicates with physicians and other personnel as needed to locate and code certain emergency room, outpatient/clinic/ancillary records.
  • Maintains patient, departmental, and employee confidentiality at all times.
  • EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred.
  • One year coding experience preferred.
  • Other coding cer...