Medical Coder I — ICD/CPT Specialist

Memorial Physician Practices; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Valley Medical Center, in partnership with Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Office Assistant acting as a Coder I to correctly assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes, ensuring compliant documentation for claims processing. You will interpret physician notes, use coding guidelines, pursue continuing education, and thrive in a high-pressure environment while supporting accurate patient records.

Education required: high school diploma; AAPC certification required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• AAPC Certification required

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation.
• Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation.
• Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code.
• Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis.
• Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Coding guidelines

Documentation research

Education

AAPC Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Willamette Valley Medical Center, in partnership with Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Medical Office Assistant acting as a Coder I to correctly assign ICD and CPT/HCPCS codes, ensuring compliant documentation for claims processing. You will interpret physician notes, use coding guidelines, pursue continuing education, and thrive in a high-pressure environment while supporting accurate patient records.

Education required: high school diploma; AAPC certification required.