Medical Coding Specialist

The Medical Coding Specialist will evaluate medical records and encounters to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology Manual (CPT). The Specialist provides technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff.

Responsibilities include assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper sequence per regulations and policy guidelines, communicating with providers regarding documentation clarity, researching complex coding cases to meet FQHC guidelines, auditing patient charts for accurate coding, representing the Business Office at provider meetings for coding education, and supporting management with grant-related and risk management initiatives.

Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT, and EPIC EMR is required. The role demands excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills, and an ability to work independently. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential.

Work environment includes home office, administrative office, or clinical office. No travel required.

Minnesota Community Care is Minnesota's largest Federally Qualified Health Center, serving predominantly people of color, low-wealth, and un/under-insured populations. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff.