HonorHealth·Arizona
The coder is responsible for assigning and sequencing diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient and outpatient accounts to ensure accurate billing and regulatory compliance. They also review clinical documentation for accuracy and assist with charge validation and reconciliation processes.
Responsibilities: Job summary
Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes through review of inpatient or outpatient clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient accounts within HonorHealth.
Reviews physician documentation & coding for appropriateness & accuracy and makes corrections following Medicare & AMA coding guidelines.
Utilizes electronic medical record and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software.
Addresses applicable coding edits.
Assigns DRGs as applicable.
Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCs diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient accounts within HonorHealth.
Reviews physician documentation & coding for appropriateness & accuracy and makes corrections following Medicare & AMA coding guidelines.
Utilizes electronic medical record and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software.
Addresses NCCI, OCE, LCD, and other applicable coding edits.
Complies with system-wide coding practices to meet corporate compliance guidelines and to ensure appropriate and effective reimbursement with Patient Financial Services, medical staff and various departments.
Reviews and analyzes medical records for accurate ICD and CPT code selection.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Communicates and assists in education with an audience that may include physicians and clinical staff.
Assists Patient Financial Services with interpretation and selection of appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCs codes and /or other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement.
Possesses knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Performs outpatient charge validation/reconciliation for outpatient coding to ensure all submitted charges are posted timely and balance with total submitted charges.
Assigns charges as applicable.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Resolves routine coding issues/problems and appropriately seeks assistance from supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED Required Associates in health related field Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS CCA (Certified Coding Apprentice) with successful certification of CCS in 6 months Required or Inpatient: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), or RHIT () or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) Required Outpatient: CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient), or CPC (Certified Professional Coder), or COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or RHIT () or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) Required CPC-H/COC, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA Preferred We're all in for your career.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree in a health-related field preferred. Professional certification such as CCA, CCS, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA is required, along with relevant experience in hospital coding.
Market context
In Arizona, administration roles in healthcare often draw steady interest because employers look for candidates who can support patient-facing operations while meeting compliance requirements. This type of role is competitive when applicants already have healthcare experience, a BHT certification, and a fingerprint clearance card, with an associate degree in Behavioral Health often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit before applying, which can save research time.