Overview
Come join us as a Coder, Hospital Outpatient at SSM Health! Your expertise in coding will ensure that our organization maintains compliance with all coding guidelines and regulations.
This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home while contributing to the success of SSM Health.
Location and Remote Work
Position is remote (MO-REMOTE). Candidates must reside in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin (additional states may be considered). Remote work is eligible in accordance with SSM policies; however some states do not permit remote work and HR should provide guidance.
Job Summary
Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities
Assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
Review HCPCS charges and codes for appropriate modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits, and enter accurate charge information when appropriate.
Monitor assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely manner.
Generate coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
Stay abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High school diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
Experience
No experience required.
1+ years of hospital coding experience in Same Day Surgery/Observation is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
Required Professional Licenses or Certifications
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) – American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Benefits
Paid parental leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
Flexible payment options: the voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront tuition coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America).
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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