HIM Coder - Professional

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a HIM Coder to accurately code and charge medical office visits. The role involves reviewing charges, ensuring coding accuracy, and applying risk coding concepts. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant coding experience. This position offers a full-time schedule with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Completion of HIM Coder competency exam within 6 months of hire required.
• Professional Coder certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Code and charge medical office visits for professional claims.
• Verify and add charges for high-dollar supplies.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Education

High School Diploma

Medical terminology course

Anatomy and physiology course

Formal coding training program

Job description

Fulton
1611 27th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

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Department: Health Information Management

Shift/Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Remote

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the HIM Manager (Operations & Auditing). The primary function of the HIM Coder - Professional is to code and charge medical office visits for professional claims. Must review and edit charges in Meditech, ensure accuracy of E/M leveling, and code ICD-10 diagnoses and CPT procedures correctly. Applies HCC/risk coding concepts to assign appropriate risk scores. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the HIM Coder – Professional/HCC competency exam within 6 months of hire required.
• Medical terminology course required.
• Anatomy and physiology course preferred.
• Formal coding training program preferred.

Licensure:

• Professional Coder certification (CPC, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT) through AHIMA or AAPC by May 3, 2026, or within 1 year of hire.

Experience:

• Two years of coding and charging experience required, or successful completion of an accredited coding course.

JOB DUTIES & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following summarizes major duties; other duties may be performed as needed. Activities may change over time.

1. Verify and add charges for high-dollar supplies, ensuring documentation supports professional claims.
2. Determine diagnosis sequence per coding guidelines, including HCC and E/M level criteria.
3. Understand anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology to ensure coding accuracy.
4. Assign and abstract codes from outpatient orders and electronic records, verifying code validity.
5. Assist with denial management related to coding or charging issues.
6. Maintain productivity and quality standards comparable to national benchmarks.
7. Achieve a passing score (80% or higher) on the annual HIM professional coding competency test.
8. Assist with Meditech ambulatory registrations.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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