HIM Specialty Coder

Sign In Create Profile English (US) HIM Specialty Coder BILLINGS, MT, United States | req11842 Posted on: 5/8/2026 You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosp, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, collegemunity in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference . About Us Billings Clinic is amunity-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integratedanization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (ouranization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide aprehensive andpetitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and . for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Magnet:

Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designatedanization, joining only 97 otheranizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. to learn more! Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees mustplete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. to learn more! HIM Specialty Coder

CODING RESOURCES

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Shift:

Day

Employment Status:

Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per

Pay Period:

1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:

$23.92 - $29.90 The HIM Specialty Coder II is responsible for accurately reviewing, coding, and abstracting patient medical records to ensure the proper coding of diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and reimbursement purposes. The role demands advanced knowledge in coding and reimbursement methodologies, a deep understanding ofpliance regulations, and the ability to manageplex coding scenarios across multiple specialties. This position is critical to safeguarding the financial integrity of Billings Clinic by ensuring adnce to coding standards and maximizing appropriate reimbursement. Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and analyzes inpatient, outpatient, and professional medical records to accurately identify principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and services
• Assigns appropriate ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and Billings Clinic policies
• Utilizesputerized encoding systems and approved reference materials to ensure accurate code selection, sequencing, andpliance
• Calculates and validates Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) to support accurate, ethical reimbursement
• Assigns Present on Admission (POA) indicators accurately for inpatient encounters
• Identifies and captures missing or iplete charges and documentation to support appropriate billing
• Ensures coded data accuracy prior to billing interface and claims submission, including discharge disposition, modifiers, performing provider, date of service, and payer-specific edits
• Maintains a minimum of 95% coding accuracy based on internal and external audit findings
• Meets or exceeds established departmental productivity standards for assigned coding areas
• Identifies, documents, and promptly escalates potential coding, billing, orpliance concerns to leadership or the Corporate Compliance Department
• Initiatespliant provider queries to clarify documentation and support accurate code assignment
• Collects and abstracts required clinical and demographic data for discharge reporting, audits, and specialized studies
• Communicates professionally with physicians and non-physician providers to provide coding clarification, education, and feedback
• Maintains current knowledge of coding guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and regulatory requirements through ongoing education and training
• Demonstratespliance with allanizational, departmental, safety, confidentiality, and patient privacy standards
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatoryanizational and departmental requirements. Maintainspetency in allanizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the departmentanization. Minimum Qualifications Education
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior formal training in anatomy, medical terminology, and medical coding. Experience
• Two (2) years of coding experience with multiple specialties and basic reimbursement experience
• Two (2) years of coding experience with all patient types and all third-party and government payers.