Entry Level Remote Medical Coder Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Department: Medical Records  

Shifts Available: Days  - Monday thru Friday

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 8-hour shift - 8:00am to 5:00pm (No weekends or holidays) 

Location: St Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO 

We are seeking a Medical Records Coding Coordinator, also referred to as a Medical Coding Coordinator, Medical Coder or Health Information Coding Coordinator. The Medical Coding Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with regulatory and hospital guidelines. This position 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. 

If you have your Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and one year of experience in medical coding you are encouraged to apply!

** The Coder/Coding Coordinator 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. 

• Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for all applicable service types 

• Enter and validate coded and abstracted patient information within the electronic health information system 

• Ensure coding is completed accurately and timely in accordance with 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 

• Certification or license as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.); Required
• Minimum 3 years experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting; preferred
• Basic computer experience; required
• Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting; preferred
• Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred
• Successful completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and coding ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS; required
• Successful completion of ICD-10 training is required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective interaction between various departments in the hospital and the onsite or remote coding team

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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