Medical Coder

Location: On Site - Mcpherson, Kansas Salary: $25-$30/hr Skills: Medical Coding, ICD/CPT/HCPCS, Rural Health Clinic Billing, Clinical Knowledge, Coding Compliance About the Company / Opportunity: Join a respected organization in the hospitals and health care sector, dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient care and operational excellence.

This opportunity allows you to apply your medical coding expertise across a diverse range of settings, including Rural Health Clinics and outpatient services, while contributing directly to accurate reimbursement processes.

Candidates will benefit from a strong team environment, robust benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within an essential industry.

Responsibilities:Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for Rural Health Clinic, physician, and outpatient services using approved coding guidelines and system workflows.Ensure accurate and timely submission of claims to payers for optimum reimbursement.Analyze and validate clinical documentation; query providers for clarification as required to support accurate code assignment.Apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS II coding principles, adhering to AHA, CMS, and regulatory requirements.Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for coding quality and productivity.Respond promptly to billing and patient financial services queries according to department protocols.Stay current with official coding guidelines, rules, and continuing education to sustain credentialing.Support orientation and training of new team members; serve as a coding resource to hospital staff.

Must-Have Skills:Strong knowledge of medical coding systems: ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS II.Experience coding Rural Health Clinic, physician, and outpatient services.Understanding of clinical information such as disease processes, pharmacology, anatomy, and surgical interventions.Familiarity with coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory directives (AHA, CMS, AMA, etc.).Excellent communication skills with ability to query providers and support team collaboration.Commitment to confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-Have Skills:Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management.Certifications such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.Experience with computerized encoder and abstracting systems (e.g., CPSI).Two years of Rural Health Clinic coding experience.Experience in training or mentoring coding staff.Knowledge of DRG/APC encoder applications and advanced sequencing guidelines.Participation in ongoing education and professional development activities.