Certified Coder: Reimbursement & Documentation Expert

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a Certified Coder to translate diagnoses and treatment procedures into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for reimbursement across office and hospital encounters, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role includes coding patient encounters, abstracting data, auditing documentation, mentoring staff, maintaining confidentiality, and staying current with coding guidelines and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials.
• Experience as a certified coder required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Code patient encounters accurately for reimbursement.
• Abstract diagnostic and procedural data.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and support coding staff.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and credentialing.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy/physiology

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organization

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA or AAPC credentials

Job description

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a Certified Coder to translate diagnoses and treatment procedures into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for reimbursement across office and hospital encounters, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role includes coding patient encounters, abstracting data, auditing documentation, mentoring staff, maintaining confidentiality, and staying current with coding guidelines and credentialing requirements.