HIM Certified Coder – ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an HIM Certified Coder to accurately code hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional encounters using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. The coder applies regulatory guidelines and CMS materials to ensure compliant billing for Carle claims.

Candidates should hold RHIT/RHIA or CPC/COC/CIC/CCS-P/CCS credentials and will review records in Carle EMS to support accurate and timely coding and auditing activities.

Qualifications

• RHIT/RHIA/CPC/COC/CIC/CCS-P/CCS certifications required or preferred.
• Active coding certifications with AHIMA or AAPC.
• Experience applying ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient and/or professional encounters accurately using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS.
• Apply regulatory guidelines and CMS publications to ensure compliant coding.
• Assist with coding audits and education to improve charge capture and reduce denials.
• Serve as a coding expert for CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with billing staff to resolve documentation or charge capture issues.

Education

RHIT (AHIMA)

RHIA (AHIMA)

CPC (AAPC)

COC (AAPC)

CIC (AAPC)

CCS-P (AHIMA)

CCS (AHIMA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an HIM Certified Coder to accurately code hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional encounters using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. The coder applies regulatory guidelines and CMS materials to ensure compliant billing for Carle claims.

Candidates should hold RHIT/RHIA or CPC/COC/CIC/CCS-P/CCS credentials and will review records in Carle EMS to support accurate and timely coding and auditing activities.