CoxHealth Abstractor

Summary To be a remote worker for CoxHealth, you need to reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas OR Wyoming. About Us CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Summary The Abstractor is responsible for reviewing the Inpatient/Outpatient medical record and abstracts data that is required into the Cerner Abstracting system before/after Coding has been completed. The Abstractor performs both Pre-Abstracting and Post-Abstracting based on their assigned role. The Abstractor will ensure that the Discharge Disposition is accurate, Inpatient Admission order is present and gather additional information that is needed prior to finalizing the abstract working with Coding and Audit/Compliance & Compliance if needed. The Abstractor may be assigned to additional tasks as needed. Job Requirements Education Required: High School Diploma Experience Required: Prior HIM experience working with Analysis, Coding Support or Document Imaging Preferred: Coding course completion Skills Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation. Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively. Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement. Understanding ICD-10-PCS (Inpatient Coding) and ICD-10-CM (Inpatient Coding) classification systems. Licensure/Certification/Registration Preferred: AHIMA Coding Credential: CCS or AAPC Coding Credential: COC or CPC.

Location: Springfield, MO, US

Posted Date: 6/26/2025