Onsite Certified Medical Coder – In/Outpatient HIM

Lake Butler Hospital; Doctor Phillips (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Butler Hospital in North Florida seeks a skilled Health Information Management (HIM) Medical Coder (Certified) for a full-time on-site role with potential remote work after proficiency. The ideal candidate will have inpatient and outpatient coding experience and a strong grasp of CPT/ICD-10 guidelines.

Responsibilities include assigning CPT codes for billing, ensuring documentation supports charge capture, and preventing denials.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current certification in ICD-9/CPT-4 and ICD-10CM/PCS.
• 2+ years progressive inpatient/outpatient medical coding experience.
• Experience in Rural Health Clinics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate CPT codes from medical records for billing purposes.
• Ensure proper documentation for charge capture and revenue cycle needs.
• Review, resolve and prevent coding denials and ensure coding accuracy.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-9/CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
• Collaborate with HIM team to support audits and compliance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent written and oral comms

ICD-9/CPT-4 coding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICD-9/CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM/PCS certifications

Job description

Lake Butler Hospital in North Florida seeks a skilled Health Information Management (HIM) Medical Coder (Certified) for a full-time on-site role with potential remote work after proficiency. The ideal candidate will have inpatient and outpatient coding experience and a strong grasp of CPT/ICD-10 guidelines.

Responsibilities include assigning CPT codes for billing, ensuring documentation supports charge capture, and preventing denials.