Job Description
Medical Coder Specialist MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL WILL BE ACCEPTING RESUMES until noon Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for the purpose of hiring up to two (2) Medical Coder Specialist in the Coding and Billing Compliance Department. This position requires a general understanding of health record content in order to apply uniformed and accepted payment methodologies and fee schedules relating to professional coding. The work involves use of the following code applications and processes: ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, APC, APR-DRG and other code and fee systems; current coding guidelines and regulations; health information review and code assignment process, expertise in reimbursement, claims handling and denial and appeal process. One or more of the following certifications required: Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Associate, (CDA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P). Minimum experience and Education Requirements: Associates Degree from an accredited college or university and six years related experience and completion of certification requirements. Contract will begin on or around July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027, at a pay rate of $24/hr. and a maximum work week of 20 hours. Original Documentation verifying your education and 3 signed current letters of reference is required with your resume. Resumes can be hand delivered to the Personnel Department, 3550 HWY 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193. For more information call .