Under the direct supervision of the Controller, the coder assigns appropriate CPT and E/M codes within the medical record to support reimbursement requirements. This role also enters patient charges and provides partial coverage for the hospital switchboard by answering and routing incoming telephone calls courteously and promptly.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Understanding of pathophysiology and disease processes
- Introductory coding knowledge, including CPT, is beneficial
- Detail-oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with medical staff, office personnel, and facility staff
- One year of acute care hospital outpatient/ED coding experience
- Six months of E&M coding experience preferred
- If no undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT or CCS, must obtain Certified Coding Specialist certification within 12 months of employment
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, short-term and long-term disability, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, FSA options, and retirement counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
- Fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Location
Lexington, Missouri, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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