Full-time Coding Specialist role within Revenue Integrity, working a Monday-Friday schedule with hybrid/remote options available after successful completion of the probationary period.
This position is responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely coding of hospital, clinic, and professional services. The role supports clean claim submission, reimbursement optimization, and regulatory compliance by reviewing clinical documentation, assigning codes, resolving coding edits, and collaborating with Revenue Integrity, Health Information Management, Patient Financial Services, clinical departments, and Prior Authorization teams.
Key duties include reviewing health records, assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifier, and other coding elements; applying official coding guidelines and payer policies; abstracting clinical, demographic, and billing information into Epic and other approved systems; resolving coding work queues; initiating compliant provider queries; identifying documentation and billing concerns; supporting claim corrections, appeals, and denial reviews; participating in audits; and maintaining productivity, accuracy, quality, and turnaround expectations.
The position also requires staying current on coding regulations and annual code updates, assisting with education materials and documentation guidance, documenting coding decisions and research findings, and maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following coding credentials:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Another comparable coding certification
Required qualifications:
- Ability to research coding questions and interpret authoritative coding guidance
- Strong understanding of coding regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and compliance requirements
- Ability to identify documentation gaps and initiate compliant provider queries
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet productivity expectations
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical coding practices
Preferred experience:
- Three or more years of healthcare coding experience
- Experience with hospital, critical access hospital, rural health clinic, physician, or specialty coding
- Experience with Epic or similar EHR systems
- Experience using encoder or coding-assistance technology
- Experience supporting denial management, appeals, or revenue cycle operations
Medical and dental insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Participation in IPERS
Optional 403(b) retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Short-term disability benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Location
Iowa, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago