Coding Specialist I

Northwestern Medicine

Coding Specialist performing CPT and ICD coding within medical records and training staff at Northwestern Medicine. Administrative duties supporting core functions with attention to detail and accuracy.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases coding through abstraction of the medical record.
Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding.
Performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the role’s core function.
Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Previous experience with physician coding

Benefits

Comp & perks

tuition reimbursement
loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
lifecycle benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

CPT codingICD codingmedical record abstractiondocumentationbillingcodingreconciliation

Soft Skills

trainingcommunicationadministrative supportclerical duties

Certifications

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)