HIM Coder​/Certified Level 2

Join to apply for the HIM Coder/Certified Level 2 5/8/25 role at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

• Provide exceptional customer care to SMRMC consumers, visitors, and staff.
• Check the coding queue daily, prioritizing highest dollar and oldest accounts, selecting the most accurate codes using complete electronic health encounters.
• Communicate with the Coding Supervisor and Billing Staff daily via Microsoft Teams or Paragon Tickler system to resolve claims quickly and cleanly.
• Participate in bi‑weekly meetings, monthly/quarterly/yearly coding education through various educational sources.
• Maintain coding certification and continuing education units.
• Perform any task assigned by the supervisor or Department Head to help complete tasks.
• Review and code patient encounters of all specialty types for professional fee coding for outpatient clinic visits.
• Ensure all primary and secondary codes are accurately sequenced to focus on the patient's reason for the visit.
• Report missing or incomplete documentation to the analysis area or submit queries to providers when necessary.
• Meet daily coding productivity and quality standards set forth by the department.
• Review charge code entries by providers for accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Serve as a resource regarding insurance denials and assist coding questions from the Revenue Cycle Back Office.
• Adhere to and follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete required continuing education to maintain coding credentials and license.
• Support and assist the Coding Manager of HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership on special projects as requested.
• Work directly with other departments and attend internal/external meetings and training.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care