Medical Coding & Credentialing Specialist

Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care•Asheville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Urgent Care, Western North Carolina's only nonprofit urgent care network, is excited to welcome an experienced Medical Coding & Credentialing Specialist to join our team in Asheville, NC. This role supports accurate coding, compliant billing, and timely provider credentialing across our urgent care and occupational health services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3-5 years of medical coding experience, preferrable in urgent care, outpatient, or ambulatory care
Current coding certification (CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required)
Proficiency with EHRs, practice management systems, coding software, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or related field preferred
Additional credentials such as CPMA, CPCS, or CPCO preferred
Experience with provider credentialing, payer enrollment, and compliance auditing strongly preferred
Athenahealth experience a plus
Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in line with current guidelines and payer requirements
Ensure accurate charge capture, appropriate modifier use, and timely resolution of coding edits, denials, and documentation issues
Perform coding and documentation audits, identify trends, and support provider education on documentation and compliance
Manage all aspects of provider credentialing and recredentialing with commercial, governmental, and occupational medicine payers
Complete and track enrollment applications, CAQH updates, payer portal records, and revalidation to avoid disruptions in participation or reimbursement
Collaborate with providers, clinical teams, and billing staff to support a compliant, efficient revenue cycle