CODING SPECIALIST I

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Coding Specialist I

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

Responsibilities

Identifies, reviews, interprets, codes, and abstracts clinical information from inpatient, observation, and in/our surgical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and Work Experience:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited two-year college or technical school, or Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Health Information Management or in a related field or have a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation.

Minimum of one year acute care facility coding experience. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

License Requirements:

N/A

Certification Requirements:

One of the following certifications:

RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician

RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator

CCS: Certified Coding Specialist

CCS-P: Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based

CCA: Certified Coding Associate

CPC-H: Certified Professional Coder - Hospital-based

CPC: Certified Professional Coder

Age Specific Care Provided For:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Meditech (if applicable to position)

Epic (if applicable to position)

Performance Manager/NetLearning

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements:

ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Coding, encoder technology, knowledge of third party payer requirements helpful, Meditech familiarity is desirable.

Must be a self starter with the ability to work independently. Min

USD $23.64/Hr.

Max

USD $39.01/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees

403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision

Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans

Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.