Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to be part of a compassionate, patient-focused care team?

At NMC Health, we're proud to set an award-winning standard for healthcare in the Wichita Metro Area.

We are currently seeking a Health Information Coder to join our Health Information Management team. In this role, you’ll convert diagnoses and treatment procedure verbiage into numerical codes using an approved disease and operation classification system. For many third-party payers—particularly for the majority of patients—these codes determine the amount the hospital is reimbursed for a patient’s stay.

As a Health Information Coder, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accuracy and compliance in coding processes, directly impacting hospital operations and reimbursement. This position reports to the Director of Health Information Management and is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Key responsibilities include :

Converting diagnoses and procedures into approved numerical codes

Applying proper code selection and sequencing for reimbursement

Ensuring accurate coded diagnostic information for long-range planning

Maintaining compliance with applicable coding guidelines and standards

Collaborating with healthcare providers to clarify documentation as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Prefer minimum of two years of college or vocational training, preferably in Health Information Management.

Education should include specialized technical healthcare subjects such as medical terminology, pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.

Experience :

See Licensure / Certification section below.

Knowledge & Skills :

Strong skills in proper code selection and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures

Understanding of reimbursement processes and compliance requirements

Attention to detail and analytical thinking

Proficiency in coded diagnostic information for planning and reporting

Licensure, Registration or Certification :

Prefer an individual who has successfully passed a national certifying examination to be designated as a :

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CPC), or is preparing to complete certification.

If not certified, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of coding experience without certification.

Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values : respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.