Coding Specialist
Cass Health is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Coding Specialist to join our revenue cycle team. In this role, you will assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes across a broad range of services, including inpatient, outpatient, rural health clinic (RHC), emergency department, and surgical encounters.
You'll collaborate closely with providers, clinical teams, and revenue cycle partners to ensure complete and compliant documentation, support accurate reimbursement, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing, mission-driven organization with an engaged leadership team that values your expertise, invests in your professional growth, and supports long-term career development.
What You'll Do
You will assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation for inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, surgical, and rural health clinic (RHC) services in a Critical Access Hospital setting. You will review medical records to ensure codes are supported by documentation and applied in accordance with official coding guidelines, Medicare regulations, and payer-specific requirements applicable to CAH and RHC reimbursement methodologies. In this role, you will identify and resolve coding-related edits, errors, and omissions prior to billing, and assist with coding corrections related to payer denials or claim rework as needed. You will monitor workqueues for incomplete or insufficient documentation impacting coding and escalate issues appropriately for clarification. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidance affecting hospital and RHC coding, and apply that knowledge consistently in daily work.
What We're Looking For
A current coding certification is required, such as CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or an equivalent credential through AAPC or AHIMA. At least one year of healthcare coding experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and medical terminology is essential, along with familiarity with EHR systems-Epic experience is preferred. Successful candidates bring exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a collaborative, team-focused mindset.
Exclusive Coding Benefits - Designed to Elevate Your Career
Cass Health goes above and beyond to support our coding professionals. All Coding Specialists receive a free AAPC membership with no out-of-pocket cost, unlimited CEUs through AAPC webinars, workshops, and virtual specialty conferences, and free access to Codify by AAPC, the industry's leading coding reference tool. You'll also receive free advanced and specialty certificate courses, discounted CPC and foundational certificate programs, an AAPC magazine subscription, and access to exclusive member discounts.
About Cass Health
Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa, serving more than 40,000 unique patients annually and supporting over 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics. Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers, making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.
We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence, including being named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017, a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021, a Top Iowa Workplace for over a decade, and an HFMA MAP Award winner for Revenue Cycle Performance.
Cass Health Benefits
Cass Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, participation in IPERS and a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off and short-term disability, and tuition reimbursement with continuing education support.