**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** MO-REMOTE **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Summary:** Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, is responsible for daily coding activities. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Utilizing computerized coding/abstracting equipment, codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding guidelines while meeting quality and productivity standards. + Assures grouping which will provide optimal payment. + Provides necessary assistance to physicians, their office staff, field staff, and patients in regards to coding /reimbursement questions. + Assists other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance to entry levels coders or clinical supervisors. + Maintains and reports statistical information when applicable. + Reviews daily reports to assure all records are coded in a timely manner when applicable. + Consults with fieldregistered nurses and physical therapistsregarding appropriate ICD codes and sequence. + Performsotherduties as assigned. EDUCATION + High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE + Two years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin + Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) + Or + Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) + Or + Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) + Or + Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) + Or + Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D) - Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance + Or + Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) + Or + Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 8444000114 Hospice-HH Coding **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Benefits:** SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)_