Senior​/Super Coder

The Senior / Super Coder serves as a high-performing coding professional responsible for the accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for all hospital services including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgery, and RHC encounters. This position functions as the department’s top-tier coder and provides advanced coding expertise, mentorship, and support to the Coding Team Leader, enabling her to focus on quality assurance, compliance, and education.

The Senior Coder must maintain exceptional accuracy, productivity, and compliance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and FMH policy.

• Independently review and abstract complex clinical documentation for accurate code assignment.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes using the 3M encoder across multiple service lines.
• Resolve coding edits, medical necessity issues, and payer rejections efficiently.
• Collaborate with providers and the Coding Team Leader to clarify documentation and support compliant coding practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for coding education and mentor other team members.
• Monitor coding trends, identify audit risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CMS, OIG, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Support claim accuracy through proactive communication with HIM leadership.

• Required:
  
  Associate’s degree or higher.
• Required:
  
  Active CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CPC.
• Required:
  
  Minimum of two years of active coding experience.

• Required:
  
  Minimum five (5) years of hospital coding experience, including inpatient, outpatient, and/or RHC settings.
• Preferred:
  Experience in a Critical Access Hospital or Rural Health Clinic.

Demonstrated ability to code complex accounts independently with high accuracy and productivity; excellent attention to detail; strong computer and time-management skills.

At Fairfield Memorial Hospital, we seek highly skilled, compassionate employees to continue our healing mission: to positively influence the health of those we serve. Our team is committed to providing the best possible patient experience. FMH is also committed to providing our team members with an environment that allows them to do their best work while providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Illinois Paid Leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked)
• Remote work may be considered based on department needs and demonstrated performance.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

FMH believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.