Coder
About The Position
Bingham Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to review physician and other healthcare provider documentation and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. The role focuses primarily on physician office coding and involves working with providers across multiple specialties. The coder helps ensure codes are accurate, properly sequenced, supported by the medical record, and compliant with applicable regulations and insurance requirements. The position also includes clarifying incomplete, inconsistent, or non-specific documentation with providers, supporting reimbursement processes, and protecting patient confidentiality. The successful candidate will be analytical, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to manage fluctuating workloads, competing priorities, and time-sensitive tasks. On-site work is required 2–3 days per week, based on provider needs. The role follows direction from the HIM Director and includes providing staff coverage when requested and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is preferred; alternatively, 1–2 years of relevant experience.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Commitment to keeping coding knowledge current as standards evolve.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and provide coverage when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT).
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.
- Consult with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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