Responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with regulatory and hospital guidelines.
This role ensures coded and abstracted information is entered accurately into the electronic health information system to support revenue cycle operations, internal reporting, and required regulatory reporting.
The position also works closely 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 within the electronic health information system
- Ensure coding is completed accurately and timely according to 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
Requirements & Qualifications
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification/license required
- Minimum 3 years of experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting preferred
- Basic computer experience required
- Experience using encoder software for code assignment in an acute care setting preferred
- Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred
- Completion of college-level coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding required
- Successful completion of ICD-10 training required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with hospital departments and onsite or remote coding teams
Benefits & Perks
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
- Employer 401(k) options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago