Coding Specialist Jobs in Minnesota
Coding specialist jobs in Minnesota are consistently active, with demand concentrated in health insurance, hospital systems, and large integrated health networks that anchor the state's economy. The Twin Cities metro leads hiring, with Rochester and Duluth also generating steady openings, and employers like UnitedHealth Group, Mayo Clinic, and Fairview Health Services maintaining ongoing needs for inpatient, outpatient, and risk-adjustment coding. The most in-demand specialties are HCC coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS proficiency, and CDI support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Fairview Range is hiring a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist in Hibbing, MN (REMOTE).
As a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records for purposes of data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. The coding specialist is responsible for effectuating clinical documentation improvement by evaluating and assessing the specificity of documentation to adequately reflect patient severity, risk of morality and services rendered. The coding specialist interacts with providers and other professional caregivers daily to capture quality documentation.
Schedule: This position will be a working full time, 80 hours per pay period. No weekends.
Internal posting through: 8/17/26
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will:
- Facilitate clinical documentation improvement through extensive concurrent interaction with physicians, nurses, case management, other caregivers, and coding staff.
- Identify co-morbidities/complications through documentation review.
- Work with the team to query medical staff and other caregivers as necessary to obtain accurate and complete physician documentation that supports the severity and specificity of the patient’s illness.
- Identify documentation trends and issues such as quality, appropriateness, completeness, and reimbursement issues and communicate these to providers/documentation team so that resolution can be made.
- Interact with hospital coding team as documentation issues and complex cases are identified through the process.
- Ensure physician documentation is provided to assure accurate and timely reporting of POA indicators
- May actively participate in preemptive audits for the RAC program.
- Keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of financial and medical reports
- Attend coding conferences, workshops, and in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations.
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Initiate and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to meet production standards as set by the department.
- Ability to maintain accuracy standards as set by the department.
- Perform other related duties as required. This list is not all-inclusive, and any other task or job may be assigned in the future.
Required Qualifications
- Coding Certification or Associate Degree in Health Information Management.
- 3 years of coding related experience such as coding, abstracting, DRG assignment, data quality in coding function, as required by position.
- Current AHIMA or AAPC accreditation
- RHIT or Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field such as Business Office or Health Information Management.
- 5 years of coding related experience such as coding, abstracting, APC assignment, data quality in coding function type as required by position.
- Experience in a variety of specialty coding areas and/or hold multiple credentials.
- Epic Certification in Resolute/HIM
Fairview Range is hiring a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist in Hibbing, MN (REMOTE).
As a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records for purposes of data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. The coding specialist is responsible for effectuating clinical documentation improvement by evaluating and assessing the specificity of documentation to adequately reflect patient severity, risk of morality and services rendered. The coding specialist interacts with providers and other professional caregivers daily to capture quality documentation.
Schedule: This position will be a working full time, 80 hours per pay period. No weekends.
Internal posting through: 8/17/26
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Concurrent Inpatient Coding Specialist, you will:
- Facilitate clinical documentation improvement through extensive concurrent interaction with physicians, nurses, case management, other caregivers, and coding staff.
- Identify co-morbidities/complications through documentation review.
- Work with the team to query medical staff and other caregivers as necessary to obtain accurate and complete physician documentation that supports the severity and specificity of the patient’s illness.
- Identify documentation trends and issues such as quality, appropriateness, completeness, and reimbursement issues and communicate these to providers/documentation team so that resolution can be made.
- Interact with hospital coding team as documentation issues and complex cases are identified through the process.
- Ensure physician documentation is provided to assure accurate and timely reporting of POA indicators
- May actively participate in preemptive audits for the RAC program.
- Keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of financial and medical reports
- Attend coding conferences, workshops, and in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations.
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Initiate and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to meet production standards as set by the department.
- Ability to maintain accuracy standards as set by the department.
- Perform other related duties as required. This list is not all-inclusive, and any other task or job may be assigned in the future.
Required Qualifications
- Coding Certification or Associate Degree in Health Information Management.
- 3 years of coding related experience such as coding, abstracting, DRG assignment, data quality in coding function, as required by position.
- Current AHIMA or AAPC accreditation
- RHIT or Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field such as Business Office or Health Information Management.
- 5 years of coding related experience such as coding, abstracting, APC assignment, data quality in coding function type as required by position.
- Experience in a variety of specialty coding areas and/or hold multiple credentials.
- Epic Certification in Resolute/HIM
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- CPC, CCS, or RHIT certification from AAPC or AHIMA required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing rules and payer-specific coding requirements
- Ability to meet productivity and quality accuracy benchmarks in a remote or hybrid environment
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology relevant to assigned specialties
Coding Specialist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coding specialist in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers require a nationally recognized coding credential such as the CPC from AAPC or the CCS or RHIT from AHIMA, which involve passing a proctored exam after completing an accredited health information or medical coding program. Minnesota does not issue a state-specific coding license, so the path is to complete a certificate or associate degree program at a Minnesota college, earn your credential, and then apply to health systems or insurance payers that dominate local hiring.
How much do coding specialists make in Minnesota?
Coding specialists in Minnesota earn a median of about $107,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,740 for the lowest 10% to over $125,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire coding specialists in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring coding specialists in Minnesota include Fairview Range, Voyage Healthcare, and Hennepin Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large integrated health systems and national health insurers headquartered in the state makes it one of the more consistent markets for coding roles in the country.
Which Minnesota cities have the most coding specialist jobs?
Minneapolis, Aitkin, and Hibbing have the most coding specialist openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of demand because UnitedHealth Group, Allina Health, and Fairview Health Services are based there, while Rochester's concentration around Mayo Clinic sustains a secondary hub, and Duluth's regional health systems account for openings in the northeastern part of the state.
Are there remote coding specialist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than most healthcare roles, since coding is desk-based and documentation-driven rather than hands-on. About 67% of coding specialist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly health systems and insurers have adopted distributed coding teams. Risk-adjustment and HCC coding roles in particular are frequently posted as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a coding specialist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is earning your CPC or CCS credential first, then targeting entry-level coding auditor, coding trainee, or charge entry roles at Minnesota health systems like Allina Health or HealthPartners, both of which hire new credentialed coders. Candidates who have worked in medical billing, health unit coordination, or clinic registration have a recognized adjacent path into coding. A completed practicum or externship from an AHIMA-accredited Minnesota program carries weight when experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to coding specialist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search for roles that fit your specialty and credential level, then apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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