CODER

Siouxland Community Health Center • Sioux City, IA

7h • Remote

About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center is hiring a full-time Coder in its Billing Department. The position may be remote or work from home. The Coder reviews patient medical records and assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, including evaluation and management levels for professional services. The role maintains knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding principles and applicable billing, documentation, regulatory, and third-party requirements. It also verifies that provider-stated diagnoses and procedures are valid and complete, seeks timely documentation when records are insufficient, and audits records for compliance. The listed functions are not all-inclusive.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, coding credentials or equivalent experience, and at least two years of CPT coding experience using current coding requirements. Candidates must also be willing to participate in continuing education to obtain or maintain certification, and have advanced computer and data-entry skills and math acuity.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. Pre-employment screening includes a drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations; religious or medical accommodations may be granted. SCHC participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification; equivalent work experience; or ability to become certified within six months of hire.
• At least two years of coding experience using CPT and the most recent coding requirements.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education courses to obtain or maintain certification.
• Advanced computer and data-entry skills.
• Math acuity.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate evaluation and management levels for professional services.
• Review patient medical records and assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, surgical procedures, and nonsurgical procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols, and third-party billing and documentation requirements.
• Verify that final diagnoses and procedures stated by providers are valid and complete.
• Ensure services documented in patient charts have appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes; seek proper documentation promptly when documentation is insufficient.
• Audit records for compliance with coding and documentation guidelines and governmental requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED