Facility Coder - Health Information Management

Facility: West Campus (Chase): 303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807




 Department: 1666 Health Information Mgmt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

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Job Description: The Facility Coder is a Certified Coder that has knowledge and training on coding facility based services. These services could include inpatient, outpatient or claims coding edits related to facility based coding. The Facility Coder is responsible for timely and accurate coding of the medical record, which includes assignment of ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS and DRG. They are expected to have expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and abides by the standards of ethical coding and maintain 95% of greater quarterly quality score. Education: • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent • Required: Completion of Coding Course Experience: • Preferred: 1-2 years related experience Skills: • Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billing • Expert knowledge in CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10, PCS and DRG classification systems • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff • Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs • Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation Licensure/Certification/Registration: • Required: One of the following core credentials: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC-A, CIC-A or COC-A