Coder I - Physician Business Coding- Days - FT Job Description The Coder I is responsible for performing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding for primary care billing, case mix, and data collection purposes. The Coder I performs reviews of patient charts and validates coding for accuracy and capture of all billable charges. The Coder I maintains data integrity within the hospital information systems.
Responsibilities Assigns ICD and CPT codes to patient diagnoses and procedures for primary care services
Assess the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in documentation
Assign codes for procedures, services, and diagnosis by following set classification systems
Identify chargeable services/items for emergency and ancillary visits and ensures that all charges are accurately billed into the system
Code and post procedures and accurately assign CPT and ICD codes to them
Prioritizes assignments according to established criteria and to decrease pending accounts
Contacts or queries physician when additional information or clarification is needed to code
Reviews documentation and coding for accuracy and practices compliance with coding guidelines and protocols
Validates documentation and ICD/ CPT codes and modifiers
Performs compliance edits on primary care records, and ensures discrepancies are resolved
Reviews abstracted and statistical data for corrections and submits findings to leader
Maintains knowledge of coding guidelines and protocols
Utilizes the Electronic Health Record system and other related computer systems and software
Selects appropriate assignments for coding/abstracting from work queues
Enters coded and abstracted data appropriately for use within the hospital information system
Maintains data integrity through review of the overall completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data within relevant systems
Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year performing clerical work or data entry.
Job Info Job Identification 28036
Job Category Clerical & Admin Support
Posting Date 04/22/2026, 04:45 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Biloxi Annex 220 Popps Ferry Road
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