Coder

Bingham Memorial Hospital•Blackfoot, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bingham Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to work with providers across multiple specialties. The role primarily supports physician office coding and involves reviewing provider documentation, assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes, applying modifiers, and ensuring code choices are supported by the medical record and meet applicable regulatory and insurance requirements. The coder also identifies documentation that is unclear, inconsistent, or non-specific and consults providers when clarification is needed. The position requires independent judgment, analytical and organizational skills, attention to patient confidentiality, and ongoing knowledge of coding standards. On-site work is required 2–3 days per week, based on provider needs.

Requirements

One of the following certifications is required: RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist, AHIMA), or CPC (Certified Professional Coder, AAPC).
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedural coding systems.
Ability to perform precise, detailed work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, verbal, and other instructions.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is preferred.
Alternatively, 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze medical documentation to identify diagnoses, surgeries, and procedures relevant to the patient's current period of care.
Assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes using applicable coding systems and guidelines.
Apply appropriate coding modifiers.
Ensure code selection is supported by documentation and meets applicable regulatory and insurance requirements.
Support accurate coding for physician office services and related reimbursement processes.
Identify unclear, inconsistent, doubtful, or non-specific information in medical records and consult the responsible provider when clarification is needed.
Supply cited clinical documentation improvement (CDI) information to providers.
Communicate effectively with healthcare personnel and assist patients or others who need support.
Protect patient confidentiality and advocate for the privacy of health information.
Maintain current coding knowledge, reference materials, and required professional certification.
Stay informed about coding updates, regulations, and departmental standards.
Follow direction provided by the HIM Director and work toward established annual goals.
Provide coverage for other staff members when requested by the director.
Work independently while managing fluctuating workloads, competing priorities, and time-sensitive tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.