Medical Coder/Educator
About The Position
Mercy Urgent Care is seeking a Medical Coder/Educator to support the integrity of our revenue cycle and ensure accurate, compliant coding for urgent care and occupational health services. This role is ideal for an experienced coder who enjoys accuracy, problem-solving, education, and collaboration within a fast-paced mission-driven healthcare environment. You’ll work closely with providers, billing, and revenue cycle teams to ensure documentation supports coding, payer requirements are met, and reimbursement is optimized—all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Requirements
- CPC, CCS, or CPMA certification
- 3-5 years of medical coding experience in a clinical or urgent care setting
- Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II
- Proficiency with athenaOne or a comparable EHR/practice management system
- Ability to interpret payer policies and LCD/NCD guidelines
- Strong communication skills a must, with the ability to explain coding concepts to non-clinical staff
Nice To Haves
- CDEO certification
- a degree in Health Information Management or a related field (experience may substitute)
- prior experience training clinicians or staff preferred
Responsibilities
- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient and professional services
- Review provider documentation for completeness and payer compliance
- Perform coding audits and resolve edits and denials promptly
- Develop and deliver training on documentation and coding for providers, clinical staff, and coders
- Support providers with E/M coding, HCC risk adjustment, and quality metrics documentation
- Track and report accuracy rates, audit findings, and education activity
- Assist with external audits and corrective action plans, in line with HIPAA, CMS, and OIG guidelines
Benefits
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy
- Paid time off
- Training and professional development opportunities in a growing organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
