• Review patient medical records to identify services performed and ensure accurate coding • Assign appropriate ICD-10 codes and ensure charges are documented correctly • Prepare and complete superbill documentation and forward to the billing department • Support accurate medical billing by verifying documentation, signatures, and service details • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure proper coding practices and compliance • Ensure accurate and complete coding to support proper billing and reimbursement • Identify missing or insufficient documentation and communicate with providers for clarification • Assist in maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and coding standards • Support the billing and pre-certification teams by providing correct coding information • Help improve workflow efficiency by reviewing unbilled reports and submitting charges promptly • Contribute to quality patient care by ensuring medical records are complete and properly documented • Collaborate with the clinical data and correspondence teams to track referrals and collect patient information

• Accurately assign and appropriately sequence ICD-10 and CPT codes and all applicable modifiers • Contact clients as appropriate when documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes • Monitor regulatory and payer changes as they apply to diagnostic and procedure coding • Research and resolve coding related system edits, payer rejections and insurance denials • Identify system edit, payer rejection, and insurance denial trends for client policy and procedure improvement • Maintain up to date knowledge of the current changes of coding practices by continuing education and reading resource material • Other innovative and progressive duties as assigned

• Accurately assign and appropriately sequence ICD-10 and CPT codes and all applicable modifiers • Contact clients as appropriate when documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes • Monitor regulatory and payer changes as they apply to diagnostic and procedure coding • Research and resolve coding related system edits, payer rejections and insurance denials • Identify system edit, payer rejection, and insurance denial trends for client policy and procedure improvement • Maintain up to date knowledge of the current changes of coding practices by continuing education and reading resource material • Other innovative and progressive duties as assigned

Role Description This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the timely and accurate coding of hospital or professional services using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and statistics in compliance with federal regulations. Qualifications - Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines. - Knowledge of various coding groupers used for various payers and types of encounters. - Ability to read and interpret medical record documentation including laboratory and pharmacology data. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word). - Strong computer background with basic typing and keyboarding skills. - Work prioritization skills needed. - Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for long periods of time. - Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions. - Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) skills and written communication skills. - Knowledge of hospital payment systems and federal and state regulations related to billing, coding, and compliance. Requirements - Five years previous coding experience required. - Education sufficient to obtain certification. - AHIMA or AAPC coding certification (e.g. RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC) is required. Company Description Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.