Minnesota Licensed Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support hospital billing operations, the full-time Minnesota Licensed Coding Specialist will assign ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and inpatient encounters while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate and working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy and productivity standards are met
• Abstracts demographic and clinical data for performance improvement and reimbursement purposes using a computerized encoding system
• Interacts with providers and staff to clarify coding issues and assists in training new employees

Required qualifications

• Completion of an AHIMA-approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician (2-year degree), or Health Information Administrator (4-year degree)
• Certifications such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• One year of coding experience is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience