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Midwest Innovation Lab is a leading clinical diagnostics laboratory dedicated to providing accurate and timely laboratory testing services. Our focus is on advancing healthcare through innovative diagnostic solutions and exceptional laboratory support.
Job Summary
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Specialist to join our team at Midwest Innovation Lab-St. Louis. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately coding medical records, managing billing processes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient revenue cycle management while supporting high-quality patient care.
Duties
- Review and analyze medical records to assign appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and DRG codes, ensuring precise documentation for billing purposes.
- Prepare and submit accurate insurance claims using electronic health record (EHR) systems and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims through effective medical collection practices, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare regulations to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation requirements and improve coding accuracy.
- Manage medical records with confidentiality, ensuring proper organization and secure storage of sensitive information.
- Stay updated on changes in ICD coding standards, CPT coding updates, and healthcare billing regulations to maintain expertise.
Skills
- Proficiency in DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding systems.
- Strong understanding of medical billing procedures and medical collection strategies.
- Experience with EMR and EHR systems for documentation and claim processing.
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and medical records management.
- Ability to interpret complex medical documentation accurately for coding purposes.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Prior experience in a medical office environment or healthcare setting is preferred. Join our team to ensure precise billing operations that support seamless healthcare delivery while advancing your career in medical coding and revenue cycle management!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health33
- UEI College7
- Kaiser Permanente5
- MedHQ4
- Texas Oncology3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Human Resources
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical coding specialist jobs.
- Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent AHIMA or AAPC certification required
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems
- Experience with encoder software such as 3M, Optum360, or TruCode
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
- Minimum one to three years of coding experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines, LCD policies, and compliance standards
Tips for Your Medical Coding Specialist Job Search
List certifications prominently on your resume
Recruiters screening medical coding specialist resumes scan for CPC, CCS, or CPC-H credentials before reading anything else. Put your active certifications and their issuing body directly under your name, not buried in a skills section.
Tailor your resume to the care setting
A hospital system posting emphasizes inpatient DRG and ICD-10-CM/PCS experience, while a physician group wants outpatient CPT proficiency. Rewrite your summary and top bullet points to match the specific setting in each job description before you apply.
Filter openings by coding specialty not just job title
Search for terms like risk adjustment, HCC coding, or facility coding alongside your title. Many roles are posted under broader titles that bury the specialty, and filtering by these terms surfaces openings your competition misses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical coding specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live coding audit in interviews
Many employers give a timed coding exercise during the interview using sample operative notes or clinic records. Practice assigning codes from scratch using only an encoder, not auto-suggest, so you can perform accurately under time pressure.
Negotiate remote work terms before accepting
Remote medical coding roles often come with productivity quotas measured in charts per hour and audit accuracy thresholds. Ask about those benchmarks explicitly before you sign, so you know exactly what the remote arrangement requires of you.
Medical Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical coding specialists?
The companies hiring the most medical coding specialists right now include CVS Health, UEI College, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large hospital systems, national health information management firms, and insurance payers consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many medical coding specialist jobs are remote?
About 47% of medical coding specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in healthcare. Outpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, and chronic care HCC work tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions compared to inpatient facility coding.
How do you become a medical coding specialist?
You typically complete a medical coding certificate or associate degree program that covers anatomy, medical terminology, and coding systems including ICD-10 and CPT. After completing your training, you sit for a certification exam through AAPC or AHIMA. Most entry-level roles require at least one active credential, and building experience through internships or practicum placements before the exam strengthens your application.
Can you get hired as a medical coding specialist with no experience?
Yes, entry-level medical coding specialist roles exist, but employers hiring without experience almost always require an active CPC or CCA certification as a substitute. Completing a practicum during your coding program, volunteering to code for a local clinic, or taking on remote auditing work on a contract basis gives you chart counts to cite on your resume, which is the most common barrier for new graduates.
What does the medical coding specialist interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your certification status and coding background, followed by a technical interview where a compliance or HIM manager walks through your specialty experience. Many employers then assign a practical coding exercise using de-identified records. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a department lead and a review of productivity expectations and accuracy benchmarks before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, certification, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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