CODING SPECIALIST, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System•Blair, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Certified Medical Coding Specialist to join its Revenue Cycle team. The role supports accurate coding, billing compliance, and quality reporting across inpatient and outpatient services. It is a hybrid position, primarily remote, with scheduled onsite days and periodic attendance at meetings, training sessions, audits, and other department activities at the Blair, Nebraska location. Remote work requires a productive, secure, distraction-free home workspace and reliable high-speed internet. The Certified Medical Coder reviews clinical documentation and assigns accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, and CPT codes in accordance with federal regulations, payer requirements, and coding guidelines. The position also conducts coding audits, supports provider education, resolves coding-related billing issues, and contributes to revenue cycle performance improvement initiatives. The employee must comply with MCH remote-work, data-security, and patient-confidentiality policies and adhere to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited coding certificate program.
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.
At least three years of hospital coding experience.
Experience with hospital billing and reimbursement processes.
At least one year of experience using ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions.
Working knowledge of CMS coding, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
Demonstrated ability to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes.
Understanding of physician practice operations and healthcare workflows.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding principles.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer systems, electronic medical records, and coding software.
Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical coding practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to work scheduled days onsite at the Blair, Nebraska location.
Ability to maintain a productive, secure, and distraction-free home workspace when working remotely.
Reliable high-speed internet access for remote work.

Nice To Haves

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P certification.

Responsibilities

Review and code inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, observation, surgical, and other hospital encounters.
Analyze clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
Conduct documentation and coding audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear documentation and submit physician queries when appropriate.
Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, payer requirements, and industry best practices.
Provide coding-related education and guidance to providers and staff.
Verify that services rendered are supported by appropriate physician orders and documentation.
Assist with coding inquiries from providers, billing staff, and other departments.
Collaborate with Patient Financial Services (PFS) and Revenue Cycle teams to resolve coding and billing issues.
Analyze coding error trends and support workflow improvements to reduce errors.
Respond to coding-related inquiries from insurance carriers and other authorized entities.
Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding.
Attend onsite meetings, training sessions, audits, and department activities as required.
Comply with MCH policies regarding remote work, data security, and patient confidentiality.