Coding Specialist

Riverwood Healthcare Center• Aitkin, MN, US, MN

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Coding Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, as well as DRG and APC groupings for inpatient, outpatient, and clinic encounters. This role ensures that coding practices support optimal reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and quality reporting. A strong understanding of coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and federal regulations is essential to ensure integrity and accuracy in the health record.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program or Certified Coding Specialist program.
Must hold a current coding credential, which may include: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC-H, and/or CPC-P.
Strong knowledge of official coding guidelines, coding systems, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with coding software, encoders, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Assignment of DRG and APC groupings for inpatient, outpatient, and clinic encounters.
Ensuring coding practices support optimal reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and quality reporting.
Maintaining integrity and accuracy in the health record through strong understanding of coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and federal regulations.