What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist position at Southern Regional AHEC?
Coding Specialist
Join our team and make a difference behind the scenes in patient care!
We're looking for a detail-oriented Coding Specialist who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting quality healthcare. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience with medical coding, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services.
- Review documentation to ensure complete and accurate coding and claims.
- Create and manage claims for multiple specialties, including:
- Family Medicine
- Behavioral Health
- Population Health
- Infectious Disease
- Endocrinology
- Podiatry
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Hematology
- Child Medical Evaluations
- Laboratory & Radiology
- Resolve coding edits, medical necessity issues, and held claims.
- Educate providers and staff on coding and documentation best practices.
- Stay current with coding guidelines and payer regulations.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support quality patient care.
What We're Looking For:
✔ High school diploma or equivalent
✔ Minimum 1 year of medical coding experience
✔ Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) preferred, or certification required within one year of hire
✔ Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and commercial payer guidelines
✔ Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
✔ Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Preferred:
- Experience coding professional services in a teaching environment
- Familiarity with Medicare Teaching Physician Rules
- AthenaOne Experience
Why Join Us?
- Work with a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Meaningful work that directly supports quality patient care.
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise matters.
If you're committed to coding excellence and want to be part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person