Coding Specialist
Mission Healthcare · Sacramento, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$28/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Review and validate medical codes assigned to diagnoses, procedures, and services to ensure accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems.
- Provide expert coding guidance and support to clinicians, and other departments, serving as a resource for complex coding questions.
- Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Generate and analyze coding productivity reports.
- Collaborate with IT and billing teams to resolve system issues impacting coding workflows.
- Participate in organizational initiatives, training, and continuous improvement to better support the coding process.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent; an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
- A certified professional coder (CPC), certified coding specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive medical coding experience, preferably in home health, hospice, or related healthcare settings.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software systems.