Coding Specialist

Talentify; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Medical Coder to review documentation in medical records across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services to assign diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding. The role requires RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CPC or CIRCC certifications (or completion within 6 months) and knowledge of 3M encoder and Epic systems.

Strong adherence to AHIMA coding guidelines is essential. The coder will work within Mercy’s health information management team, ensuring accurate coding to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and CPT/HCPCS in acute care or professional services settings.
• Certification in RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC or CIRCC (or completed within 6 months).
• Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding systems; familiarity with 3M encoder and Epic system.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing documentation in the medical record to assign diagnoses and procedures as described by the physician(s) of record.
• Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set by AHIMA and follow official coding guidelines.
• Work across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services settings.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Education

AS in Health Information Technology

BS in Health Information Management

High school diploma

Tools

3M encoder

Epic system

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses/procedure codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Position Details:

Education: High school diploma Licensure: Experience: Prior coding experience in ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedure coding and HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in the acute care inpatient, outpatient hospital or professional services setting. Certifications: Registered health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) or completed within 6 months of employment. Other: Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems in an acute care/hospital setting and/or professional services setting. The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Frequent: repetitive motion involves approximately 25% keyboard and 75% mouse use for data entry. Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program. Preferred Licensure: Preferred Experience: Preferred Certifications: Preferred Other: Working knowledge of the 3M encoder and the Epic system.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.