Medical Records Coder-Full time-Hybrid-Remote (30)

Northern Cochise Health Services; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Northern Cochise Community Hospital seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Coder to assign and review codes for hospital records, ensuring accurate documentation and compliant coding. The ideal candidate will hold a CPC credential, have at least two years of medical records experience, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to work independently.

Remote work options are available. Join a team focused on compliance, accurate reimbursement, and quality patient data while serving the Willcox

Qualifications

• CPC credential required; hospital coding experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computers and electronic records.
• Ability to work independently with confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication; customer service.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Two years in a medical records setting; hospital coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient and ER diagnoses and procedures.
• Code inpatient admissions as assigned.
• Review records for complete and compliant documentation.
• Apply ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS classifications.
• Review charges, units, modifiers, and edits for accuracy.
• Research coding issues and communicate findings to HIM Manager.
• Assist with coding corrections during audits and state reviews.
• Participate in departmental meetings and other duties.

Skills

CPC credential

Hospital coding experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Medical Records Coder Join our team and help support accurate, compliant patient records and reimbursement. Northern Cochise Community Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Coder to assign and review diagnosis and procedure codes for hospital records. This position works closely with Health Information Management leadership to promote complete documentation, coding accuracy, and compliance with payer, government, and state requirements.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

What Youll Do

• Perform diagnostic and procedural coding for outpatient and emergency room services.
• Code inpatient admission records as assigned.
• Review medical records for complete and compliant documentation.
• Apply appropriate, supported ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS classifications.
• Review charges, units, modifiers, and medical-necessity edits for accuracy.
• Research coding or documentation issues and communicate findings to the HIM Manager.
• Assist with coding corrections during audits and state reviews.
• Participate in departmental meetings and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential; hospital-focused medical coding certification strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with computers and electronic records.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Two years of experience in a medical records setting.
• Hospital coding experience.

What We Value

Successful team members demonstrate compassion, integrity, teamwork, respectful communication, sound time management, and a commitment to serving patients, families, coworkers, and the communities we support.

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to ensure that the people of Willcox and the communities we serve have access to exceptional patient care close to where they live. If you are committed to accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and dependable service, we encourage you to apply.

Northern Cochise Community Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to maintaining a workplace that respects the dignity of every applicant and employee. xmvmafu

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.