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Coder

Northern Louisiana Medical Center·Ruston, Louisiana

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Coder is responsible for the accurate assignment of medical codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. They must ensure all coding adheres to official guidelines and departmental policies.

The Coder/Abstracter is responsible for accurate code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-CM and CPT 2005 edition, and all coding is in accordance with official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Health Information Management Association. All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management department and CHS approved policies and procedures. Population served: Interact with physicians, patients and family members as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must be proficient in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems. The role requires interaction with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure accurate medical record documentation.

  • Medical Coding
  • Clinical Documentation
  • CPT Coding
  • ICD-10-CM
  • Health Information Management
  • Diagnostic Coding
  • Procedural Coding
  • Medical Records Abstracting

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Ruston, Louisiana
Posted
Jul 31, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Northern Louisiana Medical Center is a 70 bed acute care hospital providing an array of medical services including: a women’s center, cardiology, cardiac rehab, intensive care, orthopedics, pulmonology, and Senior Circle program. Affiliated facility includes Northern Louisiana...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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