RCM Coding Specialist

Curana Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform accurate diagnostic and procedural coding for outpatient and inpatient records in a multi-specialty setting. You will ensure compliance with coding standards while meeting productivity and quality targets, and may act as a subject matter expert for staff.

The role requires a coding certification, RHIA preferred, and at least 3 years of outpatient coding experience. Familiarity with 3M Coding Software and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Coding Certification required; RHIA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in outpatient coding preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of 3M Coding Software.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated abstracting and coding functions in a multi-specialty/place of service organization.
• Assign diagnostic and procedure codes and modifiers to outpatient and/or inpatient records.
• Maintain timeliness, productivity, and quality standards in diagnostic and procedural coding.
• Utilize industry standards of practice in all coding/audit work.
• Serve as resource and subject matter expert to other staff.
• Conduct all other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management in an acceptable manner

Skills

Ethical standards

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Coding Certification

RHIA Certification preferred

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

3M Coding Software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

The Coding Specialist is responsible for performing accurate diagnostic and procedural coding for outpatient and/or inpatient medical records within a multi-specialty organization. This role ensures compliance with industry coding standards while meeting productivity, quality, and timeliness benchmarks. The specialist also serves as a subject matter expert and resource for other staff and may be assigned additional duties by management as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform designated abstracting and coding functions in a multi-specialty/place of service organization
• Assign diagnostic and procedure codes and modifiers to outpatient and/or inpatient records
• Maintain timeliness, as well as productivity and quality standards and expectations in diagnostic and procedural coding
• Utilize industry standards of practice in all coding/audit work
• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other staff.
• Conduct all other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management in an acceptable manner

Qualifications

Competencies

• High Ethical and Professional Standards
• Time Management
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate capacity to work independently and in a team environment

Qualifications/Experience

• Coding Certification Required; RHIA Certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in outpatient coding preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• General Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of 3M Coding Software