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Coder

SSM Health Care Corporation

Job Overview

Location

MO-REMOTE

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Coder, Hospital Inpatient role at SSM Health Care Corporation is a critical position responsible for ensuring accurate medical coding and abstraction of inpatient records, directly supporting compliance, reimbursement, and quality reporting—making it essential to the financial and operational integrity of the healthcare system.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include assigning diagnostic and procedure codes per ICD-10-PCS and CM guidelines, coordinating with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams to validate MS-DRGs and patient safety indicators, generating coding queries for clarification, monitoring work queues for timely completion, and staying current with coding updates and regulatory changes.
• SSM Health is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare system committed to delivering exceptional care across Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond, with a strong emphasis on innovation, employee development, and community health—this role operates within the Health Information Management (HIM) department, supporting clinical and financial teams through precise coding expertise.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in inpatient facility coding, particularly in high-acuity trauma settings, earn recognition through industry certifications (CCS, CIC, RHIA, RHIT), and contribute to impactful healthcare outcomes while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and opportunities for professional growth within a respected nonprofit health system.

🎯 Requirements

• Two years of experience in inpatient facility coding
• Experience with ICD-10-PCS and ICD-10-CM coding
• Preferred: Experience with Trauma level 1 or 2 inpatient coding
• Preferred: Experience with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
• Preferred: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification
• Required: One of the following certifications—CCS (AHIMA), CIC (AAPC), CPC® (AAPC), RHIA (AHIMA), or RHIT (AHIMA)

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: Access to earned wages via DailyPay before payday (fees may apply)
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members
• Remote work eligibility (subject to state-specific SSM Health policies)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans (implied via SSM Health’s standard offerings)
• Equal opportunity employer with strong non-discrimination policies

Skills & Technologies

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About SSM Health Care Corporation

SSM Health Care Corporation operates a Catholic, nonprofit integrated health system serving Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. It encompasses 23 hospitals, numerous physician practices, outpatient facilities, and a health plan. Services include primary, specialty, acute, post-acute, and home care, along with research and education programs. Governed by a board of directors and sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, the organization emphasizes holistic, community-focused care rooted in Catholic social teaching.

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