Coder

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Coder to translate medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments, ensuring accurate communication with insurance companies and compliant with healthcare regulations. You will review documentation, apply coding rules, and help with billing questions while maintaining attention to detail and timely claims processing.

Requirements include graduation from high school or GED, and completion of an approved coding program or at least one year of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of approved coding program, or 1 year coding experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding standards and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in translating patient records into codes.

Responsibilities

• Collect hospital charges and coordinate with physicians regarding charges.
• Review documentation to ensure correct coding and billing rules.
• Enter charges and verify accuracy to prevent errors.
• Assist patients with billing questions by phone and provide clear information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coding school completion

Job description

Coder

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $21.85 - $30.87 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients' medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

• Collecting hospital charges from physicians and, communication with physicians regarding their charges.
• Reviewing documentation to ensure correct coding and billing rules are applied.
• Keying in charges and reviewing for errors.
• Help to answer patients' phone calls to pay and assist with billing questions from patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or
• High School GED and
• Graduate of approved coding school or 1 year of coding experience in a healthcare setting

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.