Jul 16, 2026

Certified Hospital Based Surgery Coder

Job Description

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.Position Summary• Reviews provider documentation and revises and/or assigns ICD-10-CM codesand CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate, based on official coding guidelines.Researches and takes appropriate action on any coding/claim edits.• Coding focus is complex outpatient hospital based (Observation, EmergencyDepartment, Wound, Ambulatory Surgery) or provider based complex proceduralservices (surgery, procedures, wound).Principal Accountabilities• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration,Stewardship, Accountability, QualityEducation• High School Diploma required. Preferred Associate or Bachelor Degree inHealth Information or a healthcare related discipline.Licenses and Certification• Required:o RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (hospital)o RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, or CPC (provider based)Experience and Skills• Hospital & Provider Based:o RHIA, RHIT, CCS – None.• Provider Based:o CCS-P, CCA, or CPC – 3 years procedural coding required.Physical Activities• Intermittent hand manipulation required• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 poundsRole Specific Responsibilitieso Follows all coding policies, procedures, standard operating procedureso Effectively uses encoding software and reference materials to assignappropriate codes.o Provider driven coding: Reviews and accepts or revises code selectionbased upon documentation and coding guidelines.o Non – provider driven coding: Reviews provider documentation andassigns appropriate codes based upon coding guidelineso Reviews coding edits and accurately resolves so encounter can be sent toclaims.o Sends clear, respectful communications to provider inbasket or querieswhen additional information is needed before finalizing coding.o Identifies and communicates to Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager anyissues related to documentation, coding or systems that may impactquality, compliance, or productivityo Performs work que duties as assigned by CodingLead/Supervisor/Manager.o Maintains coding quality and productivity standardso Actively engages and makes meaningful contribution when participatingin performance improvement initiatives, department meetings and othermeetings as required.o Maintains required CEU’sCompensation (Commensurate with experience):$24.12 - $37.39To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr