HIM Certified Coder
$39,520–$52,000 year
Hybrid · Chester, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The HIM Certified Coder performs diagnosis and procedural coding for inpatient and outpatient encounters, conducts auditing of charges, and abstracts clinical information to ensure documentation integrity and compliant reimbursement. This role serves as a subject-matter expert to providers and coding staff, identifies discrepancies and opportunities for improvement, supports education, quality initiatives, and special projects, and maintains current coding competence in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and CMS guidelines. Responsibilities include diagnosis and procedural coding, auditing of outpatient charges, assistance in documentation audits, abstraction, adherence to coding guidelines, physician query guidance, and participation in performance improvement and trauma registries as assigned. Remote work is available after training, with in-office presence as needed (hybrid).
Required Qualifications
- Certification: AHIMA/AAPC Certified Coder (CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, etc.)
- Experience in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II.
- Experience in coding of inpatient, outpatient encounters or Rural Health Clinic/Pro Fee Coding
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
- Strong Communication, problem solving, planning, attention to detail, and customer service skills
- Working knowledge of hospital information systems, medical jargon, and anatomy
- Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
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