Certified Health Information Coder: Drive Accurate Coding

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Coder to encode patient encounters across departments and ensure accurate coding in the electronic health record. The role involves daily interaction with Coding Supervisors and Billing Staff to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

The position requires maintaining coding credentials, ongoing education, and participation in department meetings and training to support revenue cycle processes.

Qualifications

• Maintaining coding credentials and continuing education units.
• Familiarity with coding guidelines and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and coding patient encounters of all specialties.
• Ensure that all codes are accurately assigned.
• Report missing or incomplete documentation to the analysis area or submit queries to providers if necessary.
• Meet daily coding productivity and quality standards set forth by the department.
• Review charge code entries for accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Serve as a resource regarding insurance denials and coding questions from the Revenue Cycle team.
• Adhere to coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Complete required continuing education to maintain coding credentials and license.
• Support and assist the Coding Manager of HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership on special projects as requested.
• Work directly with other departments and attend all internal/external meetings and training.

Job description

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Coder to encode patient encounters across departments and ensure accurate coding in the electronic health record. The role involves daily interaction with Coding Supervisors and Billing Staff to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

The position requires maintaining coding credentials, ongoing education, and participation in department meetings and training to support revenue cycle processes.