Coding Specialist

Mission Healthcare

Coding Specialist reviewing and validating medical codes for Mission Healthcare, the largest home health company in the western U.S. Providing coding guidance and supporting clinicians with compliance and accuracy.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding with a strong focus on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS compliance. Proven ability to conduct audits, provide coding guidance, and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency.

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Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)ICD-10 Coding GuidelinesCPT Coding GuidelinesHCPCS Coding Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingCoding AuditsRegulatory ComplianceCoding Productivity AnalysisCoding Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHospiceHealthcare CodingCoding Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and validate medical codes assigned to diagnoses, procedures, and services to ensure accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems.
Provide expert coding guidance and support to clinicians, and other departments, serving as a resource for complex coding questions.
Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to identify discrepancies and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Generate and analyze coding productivity reports.
Collaborate with IT and billing teams to resolve system issues impacting coding workflows.
Participate in organizational initiatives, training and continuous improvement to better support the coding process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification required.
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive medical coding experience, preferably in home health, hospice, or related healthcare settings.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Pet insurance