Medical Records Coding Coordinator
About The Position
The Medical Records Coding Coordinator, also referred to as a Medical Coding Coordinator, Medical Coder, or Health Information Coding Coordinator, reviews and analyzes medical records and assigns accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital guidelines. The role ensures coded and abstracted information is accurately entered into the electronic health information system to support revenue cycle operations, internal reporting, and required regulatory reporting. The coordinator works with hospital departments, corporate teams, and external coding vendors to resolve documentation and workflow issues and help maintain a low Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) rate. This is a full-time, day-shift position at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with an eight-hour schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- Required certification or license as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.).
- Basic computer experience is required.
- Successful completion of college-level courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding is required.
- Successful completion of ICD-10 training is required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective interactions between hospital departments and the onsite or remote coding team.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Experience using encoder software for code assignment in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Computer data entry with 10-key is preferred, along with accurate typing speed of 35 words per minute.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for applicable service types.
- Enter and validate coded and abstracted patient information in the electronic health information system.
- Complete coding accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital-specific guidelines.
- Collaborate with hospital departments, corporate teams, and coding vendors to support coding and charge-entry completion.
- Identify and help resolve issues affecting DNFB, including documentation deficiencies, late charges, scanning or indexing delays, and technical system issues.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401K options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Many other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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