Coding Specialist

Cass Health is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Coding Specialist to join our award-winning team. As a Coding Specialist, you’ll assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for a wide range of services including inpatient, outpatient, clinic (RHC), and surgical procedures. You’ll work closely with providers, clinical teams, and revenue cycle staff to support accurate documentation, optimize reimbursement, and ensure compliance with coding and regulatory guidelines. You’ll be a key player in a high-performing revenue cycle—supported by an engaged, responsive, and experienced leadership team that values your voice and invests in your success. 

What You’ll Do

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes based on provider documentation across hospital, clinic, surgical, and professional services
• Review medical records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency with coding guidelines
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support documentation improvement
• Assist with claim corrections and denial resolutions
• Monitor and follow up on incomplete or deficient records
• Stay current on coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory updates
• Contribute to internal audits and quality assurance efforts
• Perform additional duties as needed to support revenue cycle goals
• This is a hybrid position and does require some on-site work.

Key Requirements

• Required: Coding certification (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or equivalent through AAPC or AHIMA)
• Preferred: Associate degree in Health Information Technology (RHIT)
• Preferred: At least 1 year of coding experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology
• Familiarity with EHR systems (Epic preferred)
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a team mindset

Exclusive Coding Benefits - Elevate Your Career

Cass Health goes above and beyond to support our coding team. All Coding Specialists receive:

• Free AAPC Membership — no out-of-pocket cost to you
• Unlimited CEUs — access to all AAPC webinars, workshops, and virtual specialty conferences
• Free Access to Codify by AAPC — the industry’s leading coding reference tool
• Free Advanced & Specialty Certificate Courses through AAPC
• Discounted CPC & Foundational Certificate Courses
• AAPC Magazine Subscription and exclusive member discounts

About Cass Health

Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa. We proudly serve over 40,000 unique patients each year and support more than 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics. Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers—making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.

We’ve earned consistent recognition for excellence:

• Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017
• Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021
• Top Iowa Workplace for over a decade
• HFMA MAP Award Winner for Revenue Cycle Performance (2021)

We offer services ranging from primary care to surgical specialties, bariatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, and more. Cass Health also operates a full-service eye care center and is a leader in regional maternal health outreach.

Cass Health Benefits

Cass Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and short-derm disability
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support