Medical Coding Specialist – ICD-10/CPT Expert

Mission Healthcare; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidys

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings as

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

Mission Healthcare in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Medical Coder to review and validate medical codes, provide expert coding guidance, and conduct audits to ensure compliant coding practices. The role collaborates with clinicians, IT, and billing to optimize workflows and reporting.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of progressive coding experience, CPC/CCS certification, and strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive medical coding experience, preferably in home health, hospice, or related healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software systems.

Responsabilités

• Review and validate medical codes assigned to diagnoses, procedures, and services to ensure accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems.
• Provide expert coding guidance and support to clinicians, and other departments, serving as a resource for complex coding questions.
• Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Generate and analyze coding productivity reports.
• Collaborate with IT and billing teams to resolve system issues impacting coding workflows.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, training and continuous improvement to better support the coding process.

Connaissances

Medical coding

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Formation

Associate/Bachelor’s in healthcare

Outils

EHR systems

Coding software

Description du poste

Mission Healthcare in Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Medical Coder to review and validate medical codes, provide expert coding guidance, and conduct audits to ensure compliant coding practices. The role collaborates with clinicians, IT, and billing to optimize workflows and reporting.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of progressive coding experience, CPC/CCS certification, and strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.