Coder

Bingham Memorial Hospital; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bingham Healthcare in Blackfoot, ID is seeking a Medical Coder to join our HIM team. You will review documentation, assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and support accurate reimbursement.

The on-site role requires 2–3 days per week and offers the chance to work with providers across specialties while staying current with coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education in health information or coding strongly preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology and coding systems is beneficial.
• Professional certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation to identify diagnoses, surgeries and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes using applicable coding systems.
• Apply appropriate coding modifiers and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support physician office coding and reimbursement processes.
• Identify unclear or non-specific documentation and seek clarification.
• Provide CDI information to providers and collaborate with staff.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare personnel and patients as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality and maintain coding knowledge.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Analytical

Organized

Strong Communicator

Self-Motivated

Committed to Learning

Team Player

Education

Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred.

1–2 years of relevant experience.

Job description

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Coder

HIM Full Time Clerical Bingham Financial Plaza, Blackfoot, ID, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2234

Join the Medical Coding Team at Bingham Healthcare

Are you someone who enjoys solving puzzles, spotting the details others might miss, and turning complex information into accurate, meaningful data? Bingham Healthcare is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Medical Coder to join our growing team!

With providers across multiple specialties, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of medical records, diagnoses, and procedures. Your expertise will help ensure accurate coding, support proper reimbursement, and keep our healthcare operations running smoothly.

If you enjoy independent work, problem-solving, and being part of a team that makes a real difference behind the scenes, this could be the perfect fit!

On-site schedule: 2–3 days per week, based on provider needs.

Why Choose Bingham Healthcare?

Bingham Healthcare is one of Southeast Idaho's leading healthcare organizations, built on a commitment to quality care, teamwork, and community.

When you join Team Bingham, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail make a meaningful impact.

• Variety in Your Work: Support providers across multiple specialties.
• Make a Difference Behind the Scenes: Help ensure medical records are accurately coded and claims are properly supported.
• Put Your Expertise to Work: Use your coding knowledge and analytical skills to solve problems and clarify documentation.
• Work with a Team: Collaborate with providers, Health Information Management, and other healthcare professionals.
• Keep Growing: Stay current with evolving coding guidelines, regulations, and industry practices.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Every Detail Counts: Your work helps ensure diagnoses and procedures are accurately represented.
• Problem-Solving with Purpose: Review documentation, identify discrepancies, and work toward accurate coding solutions.
• Multiple Medical Specialties: Expand your experience by working with providers across a variety of specialties.
• Independent Work: Apply your knowledge and judgment while contributing to shared departmental goals.
• A Meaningful Impact: Support compliance, accurate reimbursement, and the integrity of the medical record.

The Medical Coder reviews physician and other healthcare provider documentation to identify and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. This role is primarily responsible for physician office coding and requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, documentation requirements, and applicable regulations.

The Medical Coder helps ensure codes are accurate, properly sequenced, and supported by the medical record. This position also works with providers to clarify incomplete, inconsistent, or non-specific documentation and supports compliance with coding and insurance requirements.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, comfortable working independently, and committed to protecting patient confidentiality and maintaining current coding knowledge.

What You'll Do

Medical Record Review & Coding

• Review and analyze medical documentation to identify diagnoses, surgeries, and procedures relevant to the patient's current period of care.
• Assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes using applicable coding systems and guidelines.
• Apply appropriate coding modifiers.
• Ensure code selection is supported by documentation and meets applicable regulatory and insurance requirements.
• Support accurate coding for physician office services and related reimbursement processes.
• Identify unclear, inconsistent, doubtful, or non-specific information in medical records.
• Consult with the responsible provider when clarification is needed.
• Supply cited clinical documentation improvement (CDI) information to providers.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare personnel and assist patients or others who need support.

Compliance & Professional Development

• Protect patient confidentiality and advocate for the privacy of health information.
• Maintain current coding knowledge, reference materials, and required professional certification.
• Stay informed about coding updates, regulations, and departmental standards.
• Follow direction provided by the HIM Director and work toward established annual goals.
• Provide coverage for other staff members when requested by the director.
• Work independently while managing fluctuating workloads, competing priorities, and time-sensitive tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-Oriented: You understand that even small coding errors can have a significant impact.
• Analytical: You enjoy reviewing documentation, identifying discrepancies, and finding practical solutions.
• Organized: You can prioritize work, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy as workloads change.
• A Strong Communicator: You're comfortable communicating clearly with providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Self-Motivated: You can work independently, use sound judgment, and take ownership of your responsibilities.
• Committed to Learning: You understand that coding standards evolve and are willing to continually update your knowledge.
• A Team Player: You're ready to collaborate, support colleagues, and provide coverage when needed.

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred.
• Alternatively, 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Required Certification

One of the following certifications is required:

• RHIA — Registered Health Information Administrator
• CCS — Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)
• CPC — Certified Professional Coder (AAPC)

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedural coding systems.
• Ability to perform precise, detailed work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, verbal, and other instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.

Work Location

• On-site work required 2–3 days per week, based on provider needs.

Ready to Put Your Coding Skills to Work?

Behind every accurate medical record is someone who understands the importance of getting the details right. If you're ready to use your coding expertise to support providers, strengthen documentation, and contribute to excellent healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

Bingham Healthcare — Experience Excellence.