Coder, Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health
📍 Columbia, Missouri, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-REMOTE

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
  • Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate
  • Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
  • Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
  • Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work exp...

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    Job Details

    • Location Columbia, Missouri
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
    • Posted Date July 08, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 17, 2026