Outpatient Coding Specialist — Accuracy, Compliance & Impact

Northside Hospital Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a skilled medical coder to prepare and enter procedure codes while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will collaborate with the Practice Coordinator and Revenue Integrity to verify documentation supports chosen codes and participate in coding audits to drive improvements. The ideal candidate holds RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS/RN credentials and has at least 2 years of hospital or physician practice coding experience, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must hold a coding credential (RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS, RN).
• Minimum of 2 years hospital or physician practice coding experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Code procedures and enter charges to comply with regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with Practice Coordinator and Revenue Integrity to ensure documentation supports codes.
• Participate in audits to evaluate coding accuracy and develop improvement ideas.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Nursing

Health Information Management

Healthcare Administration

Business Administration

Job description

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a skilled medical coder to prepare and enter procedure codes while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

You will collaborate with the Practice Coordinator and Revenue Integrity to verify documentation supports chosen codes and participate in coding audits to drive improvements. The ideal candidate holds RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS/RN credentials and has at least 2 years of hospital or physician practice coding experience, plus strong communication and