Certified Coder
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical coder jobs in Missouri post a median of $27.61 an hour, the middle half $26.84–$28.63, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Medical coders employed in Missouri earn a median of $24.40 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
About the job
Inpatient coder will review complete hospital-stay medical records thoroughly, including physician notes, operative reports, lab results, and discharge summary and accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes for principal and secondary diagnoses, complications, and comorbidities, assign ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient surgical and medical procedures, DRG assignment by determining and sequencing for hospital reimbursement. Responsible for sending queries to providers/CDI team for clarification while maintaining high coding accuracy in accordance to coding guidelines.
Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
Minimum of 3-5 years previous inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting a must.
Certification as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P required.
Keyboard/typing, minimum 45 wpm
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Active CCS required. This is for an inpatient coding position and must have experience to be considered, not entry level position.
Associates Degree preferred, 3-5 years experience in inpatient coding a must.
From Ozarks Healthcare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Ozarks Healthcare is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in West Plains, MO. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and advanced practice providers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Ozarks Healthcare
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