Coder I

SSM Health

Coder I responsible for accurate coding of medical records at SSM Health. Remote position reviewing patient information and coding compliance with guidelines.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in charge review, coding accuracy, and medical record documentation. Proficient in consulting with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and resolving claim edits and denials.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)Charge Review ManagementMedical Record Documentation Review

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Hard Skills

Charge CaptureClaim Edit ResolutionCoding GuidelinesBillable Services IdentificationElectronic Health Record Review

Soft Skills

Consultation with PhysiciansProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages assigned charge review and coding-related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture.
Identifies all billable services.
Reviews medical record documentation in the electronic health record and/or on paper.
Consults with physicians/ providers as needed to clarify any documentation.
Assists physicians/providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines.
Reviews and resolves charge sessions that fail charge review edits, claim edits, and follow up denials.
Manages assigned charge review, claim edit, and coding follow up work queues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - 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 Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.