Coder

LMH Health; Lawrence (KS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a Coder I to accurately code, abstract, and process claims from medical records in a remote setting after onboarding. The role includes data quality work and interaction with the HIMS team to ensure compliant coding and timely submissions.

The position requires living in Kansas or Missouri, with occasional on-site meetings. Strong attention to detail, coding knowledge, and communication skills are essential for success in this remote role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of AHIMA-accredited coding programs (e.g., CPC, RHIT, RHIA).
• Credentialed through AAPC or in progress.
• Remote Work/Work-from-Home after onboarding; live within KS or MO and attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient records to identify principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Use encoding systems to code according to ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS guidelines.
• Assist backlog in focus-coding groups as needed.
• Collaborate with medical staff to obtain documentation for optimal hospital payment and accurate data input.
• Prepare workload reports and participate in continuous quality improvement studies.
• Abstract data for discharge data submission and ensure data accuracy for KHDS.
• Communicate and advise hospital staff on coding and DRG assignments.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Documentation review

Communication skills

Data quality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AHIMA credential or AAPC credential (in progress)

Tools

3M Coding Solution

Job description

Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:Join a team that cares about the communityTuition reimbursement to support continuing educationProfessional development and recognitionExcellent benefitsWe’re looking for you.Job DescriptionI. JOB SUMMARYThe Coder I position is responsible for accurate, coding, abstracting, claims filing, documentation review and claims denial processing working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. The Coder must stay up to date on code changes and coding guidelines to assure quality and code compliance is met at all times. The Coder has additional combined responsibilities of data quality and insurance representative functions working closely with other members of the HIMS department.II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESReviews inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify the principal diagnosis and all applicable secondary diagnosis and procedures.Use computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding according to the appropriate classification system.Sequence diagnosis and procedures by following ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, UHDDS, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal intermediary guidelines.Will be cross-trained to assist with backlog in any needed focus-coding group.Work cooperatively with medical staff and other healthcare professionals in obtaining documentation to ensure optimal hospital payment and accurate data input.Prepare workload reports and participates in department continuous quality improvement studies.Abstract medical data from the record to complete discharge data abstract on each outpatient.Complete and verify diagnostic, demographic and other information for submission to KHDS.Review, verify, and initiate necessary correction processes for data quality review.Participate in medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements.Communicate and advise other hospital personnel on coding and DRG assignment.Meet established quality and productivity standards.Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies, procedures and regulations, including attendance.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.Requires ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent interruptions and/or distractions, sit for long periods.Must be able to follow instructions and use sound judgment.Requires close mental and visual attention to details, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.Able to handle frustration and interactions with others in a professional manner.Requires self-motivation to complete work assignments in a timely, accurate manner.Maintain ongoing registration and continuing education for applicable credentialsPerforms other duties as needed or assigned.Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this positionIII. JOB QUALIFICATIONSRequired :High School Diploma or equivalentCompletion of one of the following through AHIMA accredited programs: Certificate Coding Associate, Certificate Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder, Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator ORCredentialed through AAPC or in progressPreferred :Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management3M Coding Solution KnowledgeRemote Work/Work-from-Home :This position is entirely remote or work from home following completing of onboarding training program. This person must live within Kansas or Missouri, and will be required attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.Our Cultural BeliefsPeople FirstIntegrity MattersBetter TogetherAt LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.