Entry-Level Medical Coder — Reimbursement & Data Focus

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS is seeking a medical coder to code diagnoses and procedures, abstract information for reimbursement and statistics, and provide daily education to providers, staff, and patients.

The ideal candidate has up to one year of outpatient or ED coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and strong written and spoken English. An Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Up to one year prior experience in physician/professional outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Certification in coding not specified.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc
• Completes all requirements for assigned goals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic medical terminology

Education

Associates Degree

Associates Degree Preferred

Tools

ICD-9

ICD-10

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS is seeking a medical coder to code diagnoses and procedures, abstract information for reimbursement and statistics, and provide daily education to providers, staff, and patients.

The ideal candidate has up to one year of outpatient or ED coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and strong written and spoken English. An Associate degree is preferred.