What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder position at North Big Horn Hospital District?
Job Posting
Coder Graduation from high school or equivalent required. Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required. Experience in both hospital (facility) and physician office (professional) coding is required. Must possess a strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and reimbursement methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and the ability to effectively utilize and learn electronic medical record (EMR) systems are required. Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, strong organizational and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work efficiently while maintaining compliance with applicable coding regulations and organizational policies.
Desirable Requirements
Experience coding for a multi-specialty medical practice, including family practice, is preferred. Certification or registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is highly desirable but not required. Previous leadership, mentoring, quality review, or coding audit experience is preferred. Experience reviewing and resolving coding-related claim denials and collaborating with clinical and revenue cycle staff to support accurate reimbursement is preferred. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, payer guidelines, documentation improvement practices, and coding compliance standards is also desirable. Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type : Full Time
Coder Graduation from high school or equivalent required. Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required. Experience in both hospital (facility) and physician office (professional) coding is required. Must possess a strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and reimbursement methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and the ability to effectively utilize and learn electronic medical record (EMR) systems are required. Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy, strong organizational and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work efficiently while maintaining compliance with applicable coding regulations and organizational policies.
Desirable Requirements
Experience coding for a multi-specialty medical practice, including family practice, is preferred. Certification or registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is highly desirable but not required. Previous leadership, mentoring, quality review, or coding audit experience is preferred. Experience reviewing and resolving coding-related claim denials and collaborating with clinical and revenue cycle staff to support accurate reimbursement is preferred. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, payer guidelines, documentation improvement practices, and coding compliance standards is also desirable. Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Visual acuity – to utilize computer terminal screens, read invoices, etc.
- Hearing ability – to answer telephone and relate to employees, patients, and public.
- Manual dexterity – to operate equipment.
- Work is usually sedentary, but does require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping with risk of environmental exposure to communicable diseases
Position Type : Full Time