Coder
Boone Memorial Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Coder (HIM Coder) to join our Health Information Management team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and timely reimbursement for outpatient services.
If you have a passion for medical coding, enjoy working independently, and take pride in accuracy and attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions
- Review medical record documentation and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.
- Abstract patient information into electronic medical record systems while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Apply CMS regulations, payer-specific guidelines, and coding compliance standards to support ethical and accurate reimbursement.
- Resolve coding-related claim edits and assist with denial management.
- Collaborate with providers, billing staff, and ancillary departments to answer coding questions and improve documentation quality.
- Maintain coding quality and productivity standards established by the department.
- Verify coded information is entered correctly into databases and billing systems.
- Stay current with coding regulations, industry changes, and certification requirements through ongoing education.
- Support revenue cycle operations and assist with coding audits as needed.
- Cross-train in inpatient coding and charging functions when applicable.
Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Minimum of two (2) years of outpatient coding experience utilizing ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding systems. Preferred
- Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
- Experience using computerized coding and abstracting software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to maintaining coding accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards.
- Rural Health Clinic coding experience. Preferred
- Experience with coding audits, denial management, and reimbursement analysis.
- Knowledge of both outpatient and inpatient coding functions. Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 10 pounds as needed.
- Ability to perform repetitive computer-based tasks for extended periods.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or behavior of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.