Facility Coder - Health Information Management

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Coder is a certified coder with knowledge and training in coding facility-based services, which may include inpatient, outpatient, or claims coding edits. The role is responsible for timely and accurate coding of medical records, including assignment of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS, and DRG codes. The Facility Coder is expected to have expert knowledge of coding guidelines, follow ethical coding standards, and maintain a quarterly quality score of at least 95%. The position is based at CoxHealth’s West Campus (Chase) in Springfield, Missouri, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the day shift. CoxHealth is a healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. It includes six hospitals, five emergency rooms, and more than 80 clinics. The organization lists medical, vision, and dental coverage, retirement with employer match, and additional benefits for employees working at least 20 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a coding course.
One of the following required core credentials: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC-A, CIC-A, or COC-A.
Analytical ability to interpret information in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billing.
Expert knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, PCS, and DRG classification systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff.
Competency using computers and various computer programs.
Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Code medical records accurately and in a timely manner.
Assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS, and DRG codes for facility-based services, including inpatient, outpatient, and claims coding edits as applicable.
Apply coding guidelines and ethical coding standards.
Maintain a quarterly quality score of at least 95%.