Medical Coder Professional - Surgical Coder

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coder Professional - Surgical Coder to review and code medical records for accurate diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. You will ensure compliance with payer guidelines and regulations to support proper reimbursement.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical coding experience, plus AHIMA or AAPC certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year medical coding experience required.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required (RHIT, RHIA, COC, CIC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Submit claims and assist with denials.
• Clarify documentation with providers to ensure proper codes.
• Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
• Communicate with hospital billing teams via telephone and email.
• Utilize required coding software and EHR systems.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

EHR proficiency

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

CIC

Tools

Coding software

EHR systems

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00054978

Job Category

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization

Rev Cycle - HIM PB Coding

Location/s

Central Billing Office-Clinton, Remote

Job Title

Medical Coder Professional - Surgical Coder

Job Summary

Medical Coder-Professional is responsible for reviewing and coding medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided are accurately coded using standardized coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). The coder will ensure compliance with insurance requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards to facilitate correct reimbursement and support the accurate billing process.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required:One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-A)
• Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A)
• Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in in trauma, orthopedic, cardiothoracic, wound care, urology, and plastic surgery specialties is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of electronic coding systems. Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems; strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes.Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, insurance providers, and internal departments. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines.
• Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving any coding-related denials.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment.
• Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
• Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication.
• Demonstrate effective use of required software.

Environmental and Physical Demands

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Job Posting Date

10/28/2026