Clinic Coder

Company : ScionHealth

Location : Brentwood, TN

Posted Date : 14 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Medical Information

Occupation : Coder

Job Details

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary

Codes medical records, including all diagnoses, operative and diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the International Classification of Diseases and enters coded information into an automated system

Essential Functions

Using the coding system, assigns and records an accurate code to all diagnoses, procedures, and operations as documented in the patient medical record based on official coding guidelines
Ensures that all factors necessary for assigning an accurate CPT are present, and that all diagnoses are recorded properly
Contacts practice designee regarding questions on diagnoses, need for greater detail or different terminology to assign accurate codes to medical records
Enter final diagnostic codes for diagnoses and procedures
Complies with internal procedures established to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies
Reports on potential coding discrepancies to Director of Physician Coding and Director of Physician Auditing & Education to assure that only accurate and properly documented services are coded in accordance with Federal False Claims
Provides information and responds to inquiries regarding medical documentation and coding questions
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Support Center Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
Promotes adherence to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and the Support Center Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues
Abstracts and retrieves medical data for evaluation, planning, or research in health care and related programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Knowledge of medical terminology, International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) codes, current procedural terminology (CPT) and HCPCS level II codes as appropriate
Ability to understand and code medical records
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patients and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected
Approximate percentage of time required to travel: 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Sedentary work with extensive use of computers
Remote work environment with periodic onsite presence at facility or physician practices

Qualifications
Education

High School or equivalency diploma required
College degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current coding certification required (e.g., CPC)

Experience

3 years professional coding experience (specialty coding preferred)