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Coding Auditor

Chesterfield, MO · On-site +1

$27 - $30.75/hr

SIU Employment Type: Full Time Location: Headquarters Description The Coding Auditor is a ... The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in primary medical coding and a keen eye for detail ...

Nevada Regional Medical Center

Coder

Nevada, MO · On-site

$15.65/hr

MEDICAL RECORDS * PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS * PATIENT GUIDE * PATIENT PRIVACY POLICY * PATIENT ... the OPTUM encoder. 2. Validates coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health ...

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

$24.25 - $27.50/hr

Job Type Full-time Description HIM Coding and Documentation Educator - Health Information ... Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well ...

Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

$24.25 - $27.50/hr

Description HIM Coding and Documentation Educator - Health Information Management - Full Time Ste ... Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well ...

Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital

$24.25 - $27.50/hr

HIM Coding and Documentation Educator - Health Information Management - Full Time Ste. Genevieve ... Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well ...

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What is the difference between Fulltime Optum Medical Coding vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectFulltime Optum Medical CodingMedical Billing Specialist
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Generally no coding certifications required, focus on billing and claims processing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, remote or onsite coding departmentsMedical offices, billing companies, remote or onsite billing departments
Job FocusAssigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses and proceduresPreparing and submitting insurance claims, managing billing processes
Industry UsageWidely used in healthcare organizations, insurance companiesCommon in healthcare practices, billing companies, insurance providers

Fulltime Optum Medical Coding involves assigning precise medical codes based on patient records, requiring coding certifications. Medical Billing Specialists focus on submitting claims and managing payments, often with less emphasis on coding certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management but differ in daily tasks and certification requirements.

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Infographic showing various Fulltime Optum Medical Coding job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Medical Records Coding Coordinator

Kansas City, MO • On-site

St. Joseph Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • 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

  • Collaborate with hospital departments, corporate teams, and coding vendors to support coding and charge-entry completion

Job description

Overview
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!
Responsibilities
** 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

Qualifications
  • 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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