Remote-Eligible Coding/Reimbursement Specialist (CCS/CCA)

Jefferson County Health Center; Fairfield (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Health Center in Iowa seeks an Outpatient Coding/Reimbursement Specialist-Certified to support accurate physician and hospital coding and reimbursement. You will handle retrieval, assembly, and deficiency analysis of outpatient records and ensure compliance with guidelines.

The role requires CCS/CCA or RHIT credentials and a commitment to ongoing coding education, with remote work after 90 days of onsite training.

Qualifications

• Complete accredited Medical/Insurance coding certificate and pass AHIMA exam within 6 months, maintain CCS/CCA.
• RHIT pathway requires AAS in Health Information Technology and AHIMA exam within 6 months, maintain RHIT credentials.
• 1–2 years coding experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, assemble, and analyze outpatient medical records for coding.
• Ensure timely chart processing and accurate outpatient reimbursement.
• Code using ICD-10-CM & CPT; assign E/M, CPT, and modifiers for ED and observation patients.
• Operate Solventum encoder and Epic EHR; stay updated on coding guidelines.
• Support documentation and compliance with Medicare regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

CCS/CCA certification or RHIT

Tools

Solventum encoder

Epic EHR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jefferson County Health Center in Iowa seeks an Outpatient Coding/Reimbursement Specialist-Certified to support accurate physician and hospital coding and reimbursement. You will handle retrieval, assembly, and deficiency analysis of outpatient records and ensure compliance with guidelines.

The role requires CCS/CCA or RHIT credentials and a commitment to ongoing coding education, with remote work after 90 days of onsite training.