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Medical Coder

Hired by Matrix

Hopedale, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,600–$1,600
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assisted Living, Benchmarking, Billing, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Clinical Study Publications, Computer Programming, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cost Reporting, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG), Documentation, Health Information Management, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Reimbursement, High School Diploma, Hospital, ICD-10, Intensive Care, Java Swing, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), Leadership, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Record System, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Surgical Procedures, Time Management
LOCATION
Hopedale, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a healthcare provider? If so, our client is hiring a Medical Coder.

Position Type:
  • Contract 
  • 13 Weeks Contract
  • Onsite (Open to remote )
Required:
  • Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Completion of an accredited medical coding program or equivalent post-secondary coding education preferred
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years of medical coding experience
    • Critical Access Hospital, community hospital, or multi-service line experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and revenue coding
    • Familiarity with DRG, APC, and CAH cost-based reimbursement methodologies
    • Knowledge of UB-04 and CMS-1500 claim formats
    • Experience working in TruBridge or comparable community hospital EHR/PM system preferred
    • Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet productivity standards
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Associate's degree or higher in Health Information Management or a related field
    • Experience with swing bed and skilled nursing facility coding
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
    • Required or strongly preferred: CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), RHIT, or CAH-CBS (Critical Access Hospital Coding and Billing Specialist
Responsibilities:
  • Medical Coder is responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes across multiple service lines of the hospital complex, including inpatient acute, emergency, ICU, surgery, outpatient, physician clinic, swing-bed/skilled nursing, assisted living, specialty clinics, and therapy/diagnostics.
  • Ensures compliant, complete, and timely coding to support accurate claim submission, appropriate reimbursement, and regulatory compliance for a Critical Access Hospital.
  • Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes to inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and clinic encounters based on clinical documentation.
  • Code across all service lines, including acute inpatient, swing bed, SNF, ER, observation, outpatient surgery, physician clinic (professional services), therapy, and diagnostics.
  • Apply appropriate revenue codes, modifiers, and occurrence/value/condition codes for UB-04 and CMS-1500 claim types.
  • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with CMS guidelines, Official Coding Guidelines, LCD/NCD policies, and CAH-specific reimbursement rules.
  • Abstract and enter coded data into TruBridge in a timely manner to support claim billing and productivity benchmarks.
  • Query providers as needed to clarify documentation for accurate and complete code assignment.
  • Identify and communicate clinical documentation deficiencies to clinical staff and leadership.
  • Stay current on annual ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS code updates and payer coding policy changes.
  • Support coding audits, compliance reviews, and CAH cost report-related data integrity initiatives.
  • Collaborate with billing staff to resolve coding-related claim edits, rejections, and denials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, CBO or HIM Manager.
  • Participate in facility committees or coding/compliance workgroups as requested.
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Priyanshu at (201) 487-6913 to learn more.

About the Company

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Hired by Matrix

We believe in putting people together for the right reasons. Getting you a great job that makes you feel fulfilled in your career. Finding the perfect candidate to help you achieve business success. Whether you are looking for the best candidate for your company or searching for your next career move, we are dedicated to making sure you thrive. We take your needs personally and have a variety of services to ensure you reach your goals. We listen to the needs of our clients and candidates and then thoughtfully match the right person with the right job. When people come together doing what they love success is guaranteed and partnerships last.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.hiredbymatrix.com