Facility Coder - Health Information Management

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Facility Coder to provide timely and accurate coding for inpatient, outpatient, and claims. The role requires expert knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS, and DRG classification, with a commitment to ethical coding and maintaining a 95%+ quality score.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Coding Course; 1–2 years of related experience is preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required: Completion of Coding Course.
• Preferred: 1–2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Code facility-based services accurately using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS, and DRG.
• Maintain a quarterly quality score of 95% or greater and adhere to ethical coding standards.
• Interpret medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billing.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and use computer programs to document coding details.

Skills

Analytical ability

Written and verbal communication

Data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Coding Course completed

Job description

Facility:West Campus (Chase): 303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1666 Health Information MgmtScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:8:00 AM – 5:00 PMWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Facility Coder is a Certified Coder that has knowledge and training on coding facility based services. These services could include inpatient, outpatient or claims coding edits related to facility based coding. The Facility Coder is responsible for timely and accurate coding of the medical record, which includes assignment of ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS and DRG. They are expected to have expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and abides by the standards of ethical coding and maintain 95% of greater quarterly quality score.Education:• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent• Required: Completion of Coding CourseExperience:• Preferred: 1-2 years related experienceSkills:• Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billing• Expert knowledge in CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10, PCS and DRG classification systems• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff• Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs• Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentationLicensure/Certification/Registration:• Required: One of the following core credentials: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC-A, CIC-A or COC-A