Mountains Community Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Coding Specialist to support accurate medical coding, charge capture, documentation review, and regulatory compliance across multiple hospital and outpatient service areas.
The role is responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, reconciling charges, supporting coding audits, and helping ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of coded health records. The position collaborates with Health Information Management, clinical staff, providers, billing teams, and other departments to resolve coding and documentation discrepancies and support quality improvement initiatives.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs. Hybrid work may be available after successful completion of the probationary period, subject to hospital approval and business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current, active coding or health information management credential from AHIMA or AAPC.
- Ability to interpret medical documentation and apply coding guidelines across multiple healthcare settings.
Required Certification
Must maintain at least one current active credential from the following:
- AHIMA: CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA
- AAPC: CPC, COC, CIC
Preferred Qualifications
- CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or CIC certification.
- Three or more years of medical coding experience.
- Experience coding in a Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting.
- Experience with inpatient, swing bed, Emergency Department, observation, same day surgery, endoscopy, Rural Health Clinic, and outpatient services.
- Familiarity with healthcare billing, charge reconciliation, coding audits, documentation improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and official coding guidelines.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, and healthcare documentation requirements.
- Ability to analyze medical records and apply coding guidelines accurately and consistently.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet productivity and quality standards while maintaining coding accuracy and compliance.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, coding software, and related computer applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Location
California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago