Health Information Coding Specialist I — ICD-10-CA/CCI Expert

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Professional I, Coding Specialist, to review patient records and assign ICD-10-CA/CCI codes. You will ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with HIA/FOIP while supporting data quality initiatives. Location is negotiable within Alberta.

The role requires a diploma in HIMP, CHIMA registration eligibility, and knowledge of Canadian coding standards, DAD/NACRS manuals. Proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma from an accredited HIMP program.
• Active or eligible for CHIMA registration.
• Knowledge of current Canadian Coding Standards and DAD/NACRS Abstracting Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and apply diagnoses and coding conventions to ensure accuracy and completeness of coded data.
• Identify issues related to patient encounters, clinical documentation, coding and abstracting; escalate for guidance and resolution.
• Run and reconcile various reports.
• Comply with Health Information Act, FOIP and privacy/security policies.

Skills

Canadian Coding Standards

DAD NACRS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma in Health Information Management (HIMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Health Information Management Professional I, Coding Specialist, to review patient records and assign ICD-10-CA/CCI codes. You will ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with HIA/FOIP while supporting data quality initiatives. Location is negotiable within Alberta.

The role requires a diploma in HIMP, CHIMA registration eligibility, and knowledge of Canadian coding standards, DAD/NACRS manuals. Proficiency with MS Office is expected.