CoxHealth Facility Coder

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare s Best Places to work five times

Named one of America s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.

Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth

Job Summary

The Facility Coder is a Certified Coder that has knowledge and training on coding facility based services. These services could include inpatient, outpatient or claims coding edits related to facility based coding. The Facility Coder is responsible for timely and accurate coding of the medical record, which includes assignment of ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS, PCS and DRG. They are expected to have expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and abides by the standards of ethical coding and maintain 95% of greater quarterly quality score.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required: Completion of Coding Course

Experience

Preferred: 1-2 years related experience

Skills

Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate billing

Expert knowledge in CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10, PCS and DRG classification systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff

Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs

Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: One of the following core credentials: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CRC, CPC-A, CIC-A or COC-A

Permanent