Remote Medical Coder ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Spencer Hospital; Spencer, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital seeks a skilled Medical Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient records. The role supports proper reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and data integrity. Experience with EPIC is preferred.

The position offers remote flexibility under Spencer Hospital's Home Employment Policy and requires an RHIT/RHIA/CCS credential path or related degree, with hospital coding experience valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information/Medical Record Technology (RHIT or eligible) or Bachelor's degree in Health Information/Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA or eligible); and/or CCS; and/or Associate degree of Applied Science in Medical Secretary Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns codes to diagnosis and procedures for inpatient and outpatient medical records using ICD-10 and CPT 4 coding classification systems.
• Ensures codes support proper reimbursement, research, regulatory compliance and severity of illness.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and completes continuing education requirements.
• Monitors coding backlog and unbilled accounts receivable; collaborates with Patient Accounts and Physician Office staff.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Education

RHIT or eligible

RHIA or eligible

CCS

AS in Medical Secretary

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Spencer Hospital seeks a skilled Medical Coder to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient records. The role supports proper reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and data integrity. Experience with EPIC is preferred.

The position offers remote flexibility under Spencer Hospital's Home Employment Policy and requires an RHIT/RHIA/CCS credential path or related degree, with hospital coding experience valued.