Health Information Coding Specialist — ICD-10/CPT

Mchalbia; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Accounts

Life Insurance

IPERS

PTO package (16 hours at hire)

Job summary

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in Albia, IA is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10/CPT-4/HCPCS codes, and monitor charges across patient types. The role includes ER coding, infusion billing, and handling release of information while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The position requires RHIT certification or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• RHIT certification or equivalent coding experience.
• Mandatory reporting certification or within 90 days of hire.
• Attention to detail, organizational ability, and prioritization.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate accurately and clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Reviews documentation on each medical record.
• Performs documentation deficiency analysis; checks records for proper documentation, signatures and results.
• Assigns codes using ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS and modifiers per guidelines.
• Assigns facility and physician levels for ER patients per policy.
• Assigns facility, professional and anesthesia procedure codes for surgery encounters.
• Monitors charges on all patient types, debiting or crediting as necessary.
• Assists with release of information requests (walk-in and phone).
• Assists with scanning/uploading documents into EHR as needed.
• Maintains certification by attending education opportunities when applicable.
• Regular and reliable attendance; compliance with MCHC training requirements.
• Adheres to MCHC mission, values and Standards of Behavior.
• Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
• Promotes positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers and providers.
• Participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings and educational opportunities.
• Follows departmental policies and budget.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork and communication

Education

RHIT Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics in Albia, IA is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to review medical records, assign ICD-10/CPT-4/HCPCS codes, and monitor charges across patient types. The role includes ER coding, infusion billing, and handling release of information while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The position requires RHIT certification or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).