Coder - Certified

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO is seeking a Certified Coder to translate diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for accurate reimbursement. The coder will review and code office and hospital procedures, adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include auditing documentation, supporting staff, and maintaining confidentiality while ensuring high-quality data for billing and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organization.
• Detail-oriented and able to self-regulate varied tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work within the hospital/clinic policies.

Responsibilities

• Code patient encounters using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Review records to ensure accurate coding for reimbursement.
• Audit clinical documentation to validate coding accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and communicate with care providers.
• Mentor staff and support coding team leadership.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Stay current on coding guidelines and changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA or AAPC credential

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Certified Coder will play a key role in converting diagnoses and treatment procedures intoICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. The Coder will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.

Job Type
Full-time

DESCRIPTION

The Certified Coder will play a key role in converting diagnoses and treatment procedures intoICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. The Coder will review and accurately code office and hospital procedures for reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.


• Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.


• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.


• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.


• Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.


• Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.


• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.


• Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.


• Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.


• Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.


• Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plans of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.


• Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.


• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.


• Assists lead or supervisor in orienting, training, and mentoring staff.


• Maintain and respect patient and employee privacy and confidentiality.


• Maintain coding credentials.


• Maintain coding education to keep current on coding guidelines and changes.


• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.


• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.


• Handles special projects as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• AHIMA or AAPC maintained credentials.


• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.


• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organization.


• Detail-oriented and able to self-regulate varied tasks.


• Must be self-motivated and able to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand intermittently 8 to 10 hours a day.


• Must be able to use standard office equipment.


• Continuously works under pressure of nearly 100% accuracy while meeting deadlines.


• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.


• Frequently stands, walks, sits, and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.


• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 5 lbs.


• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.