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Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region is looking for a full-time Medical Coding Specialist to join our experienced Quality Coding team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Medical Coding Specialist plays an essential role in ensuring accurate coding, billing, documentation, and regulatory compliance by translating complex medical record information into appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. If you have a strong understanding of medical coding, enjoy analyzing clinical documentation, and take pride in accuracy and quality, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care.
- Review and analyze medical records, tests, and clinical reports to accurately assign appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers in accordance with established coding guidelines.
- Abstract and enter medical codes and required demographic information into electronic systems and encounter forms.
- Identify and help resolve incomplete or missing documentation to support timely and accurate billing.
- Partner with medical and clinical staff to provide education and support related to coding practices and documentation requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance measurement, and coding improvement initiatives.
- Monitor coding activity and communicate potential backlogs, documentation issues, irregularities, or trends to leadership.
- Collaborate with coding and billing teams to promote accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
- Complete medical record abstracts and coding activities supporting regulatory requirements, physician peer review, quality initiatives, research, utilization review, and hospital planning.
- Maintain current knowledge of coding and billing regulations, payer requirements, and federal and state guidelines.
- Participate in meetings, educational programs, seminars, and professional development opportunities.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time
- 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm
LOCATION:
Fully remote work opportunity – Candidate MUST live in the following states: AZ, CT,FL, ME, MA, NH, OH, PA, RI, TX,VT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in Medical Terminology, Required
- Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA, preferred
- Extensive knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, third-party payer requirements, and applicable federal and state coding and billing regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, coding, billing, and administrative teams.
- Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of evolving coding and billing practices through continuing education, professional publications, and seminars.
A positive, professional approach and commitment
Education:
Associates Degree (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Coding Specialist – American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management Association
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$25.26 – $29.03 – $34.33
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region is looking for a full-time Medical Coding Specialist to join our experienced Quality Coding team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Medical Coding Specialist plays an essential role in ensuring accurate coding, billing, documentation, and regulatory compliance by translating complex medical record information into appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. If you have a strong understanding of medical coding, enjoy analyzing clinical documentation, and take pride in accuracy and quality, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care.
- Review and analyze medical records, tests, and clinical reports to accurately assign appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers in accordance with established coding guidelines.
- Abstract and enter medical codes and required demographic information into electronic systems and encounter forms.
- Identify and help resolve incomplete or missing documentation to support timely and accurate billing.
- Partner with medical and clinical staff to provide education and support related to coding practices and documentation requirements.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance measurement, and coding improvement initiatives.
- Monitor coding activity and communicate potential backlogs, documentation issues, irregularities, or trends to leadership.
- Collaborate with coding and billing teams to promote accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
- Complete medical record abstracts and coding activities supporting regulatory requirements, physician peer review, quality initiatives, research, utilization review, and hospital planning.
- Maintain current knowledge of coding and billing regulations, payer requirements, and federal and state guidelines.
- Participate in meetings, educational programs, seminars, and professional development opportunities.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time
- 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm
LOCATION:
Fully remote work opportunity – Candidate MUST live in the following states: AZ, CT,FL, ME, MA, NH, OH, PA, RI, TX,VT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates degree in Medical Terminology, Required
- Certified Coding Specialist AHIMA, preferred
- Extensive knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, third-party payer requirements, and applicable federal and state coding and billing regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, coding, billing, and administrative teams.
- Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of evolving coding and billing practices through continuing education, professional publications, and seminars.
A positive, professional approach and commitment
Education:
Associates Degree (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Coding Specialist – American Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management AssociationAmerican Health Information Management Association
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$25.26 – $29.03 – $34.33
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Meridial16
- Savista9
- CorroHealth8
- Professional Credit5
- MedHQ4
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- Healthcare & Medical Services46
- Education5
- Human Resources2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coding specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Active CPC, CCS, RHIT, or CCA certification from AAPC or AHIMA
- Experience with at least one major EHR platform such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes
- One to three years of inpatient or outpatient coding experience
- Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines and claim denial resolution
Tips for Your Coding Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to coding systems
List every code set you work with, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and DRG, in a dedicated skills section. Recruiters and applicant tracking systems filter on these terms specifically, so burying them in job descriptions alone costs you interviews.
Highlight your active certifications prominently
CPC, CCS, RHIT, and CCA credentials carry real weight in coding specialist hiring. Place them directly under your name in the header, not just in an education section, so hiring managers see them before reading a single bullet point.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists coding specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by the EHR platform used
Job postings often name the electronic health record system, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or Athenahealth. If you have hands-on experience with one of these, prioritize those openings and call out that system by name in your application materials.
Prepare audit scenarios for your interview
Interviewers frequently present a vague or incomplete encounter note and ask how you would code it. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, covering the principal diagnosis, complicating conditions, and any missing documentation you would query the provider about.
Negotiate using your accuracy rate and productivity
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to measurable outcomes: your coding accuracy rate, denial rate, or chart volume per day. Quantified performance data is far more persuasive than tenure alone for coding specialist roles.
Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most coding specialists?
The companies hiring the most coding specialists right now include Meridial, Savista, and CorroHealth, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, revenue cycle management firms, and large physician groups consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many coding specialist jobs are remote?
About 76% of coding specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in healthcare administration. Remote work is most common in outpatient professional fee coding and chronic care management coding, where documentation is standardized and auditing can be done entirely in the EHR.
How do you become a coding specialist?
Start by completing a medical coding or health information management program, which gives you foundational knowledge in anatomy, medical terminology, and code sets like ICD-10-CM and CPT. Then sit for a credential from AAPC or AHIMA, such as the CPC or CCS. Most entry-level employers accept a combination of education and a passing exam score as sufficient to start your first role.
Can you get hired as a coding specialist with little or no experience?
Yes, some employers hire newly certified coders for entry-level or apprenticeship-style roles, particularly in outpatient or physician office settings where the code set complexity is more manageable. Your best approach is to pursue a practicum or externship during your training program, build a small portfolio of practice coding exercises, and target smaller clinics or coding service companies that explicitly train new graduates on the job.
What does the coding specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical round with a coding supervisor or compliance officer. The technical stage typically involves a live or take-home coding exercise using de-identified operative or clinic notes. Some employers also ask scenario questions about query processes, denial patterns, or how you handle incomplete documentation before assigning a code.
Where can I find and apply to coding specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to coding specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, specialty experience, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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