Coder

Bingham Healthcare•Blackfoot, ID

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bingham Healthcare is hiring a detail-oriented Medical Coder to review physician and other healthcare provider documentation and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. The role primarily supports physician office coding across multiple specialties and requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems, documentation requirements, and applicable regulations. The Medical Coder ensures that codes are accurate, properly sequenced, and supported by the medical record. The position identifies unclear or inconsistent documentation and consults with providers to obtain clarification. It also supports compliance, reimbursement, and the integrity and confidentiality of health information. The role involves independent work, changing workloads, competing priorities, and collaboration with providers, Health Information Management, and other healthcare personnel. 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

Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) 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 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 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.