Medical Coding Specialist Jobs in North Carolina
Medical Coding Specialist jobs in North Carolina are open across Statesville, Boone, and Charlotte and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated, Atrium Health, and UNC Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate patient registration and insurance information, supporting revenue cycle operations, and reducing claim denials through auditing, education, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role serves as a key resource for registration staff by reviewing work quality, providing feedback, and facilitating insurance corrections to promote clean claim submission and timely reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit emergency department (ER) registration documentation to verify the accuracy of patient demographics, insurance coverage, and eligibility information.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and education to registration staff regarding registration accuracy, insurance verification, and documentation requirements.
- Identify trends and recurring registration errors and recommend process improvements to reduce claim denials and billing delays.
- Investigate and follow up on denied insurance claims, determine root causes, and take corrective action to secure reimbursement.
- Collaborate with patients, insurance companies, registration teams, clinical departments, and other internal stakeholders to obtain, update, and correct demographic and insurance information.
- Ensure insurance information is accurate and up to date in the billing and registration systems.
- Document denial resolutions, registration corrections, and audit findings in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain knowledge of payer requirements, insurance regulations, and billing best practices.
- Assist with special projects and revenue cycle initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: High School or GED, required.
- Experience: Work experience in medical billing or hospital coding, claims processor– preferably medical claims for an insurance carrier, or Clerical/Billing experience in a medical office, 1 yr experience required.
- Licensure/Certification: Certified Medical Billing/Coding, preferred.
Location: In office
Work Hours: Monday - Friday : 8-5PM/ Some Holiday's and Weekends Required
Position Summary
The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate patient registration and insurance information, supporting revenue cycle operations, and reducing claim denials through auditing, education, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role serves as a key resource for registration staff by reviewing work quality, providing feedback, and facilitating insurance corrections to promote clean claim submission and timely reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit emergency department (ER) registration documentation to verify the accuracy of patient demographics, insurance coverage, and eligibility information.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and education to registration staff regarding registration accuracy, insurance verification, and documentation requirements.
- Identify trends and recurring registration errors and recommend process improvements to reduce claim denials and billing delays.
- Investigate and follow up on denied insurance claims, determine root causes, and take corrective action to secure reimbursement.
- Collaborate with patients, insurance companies, registration teams, clinical departments, and other internal stakeholders to obtain, update, and correct demographic and insurance information.
- Ensure insurance information is accurate and up to date in the billing and registration systems.
- Document denial resolutions, registration corrections, and audit findings in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain knowledge of payer requirements, insurance regulations, and billing best practices.
- Assist with special projects and revenue cycle initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: High School or GED, required.
- Experience: Work experience in medical billing or hospital coding, claims processor– preferably medical claims for an insurance carrier, or Clerical/Billing experience in a medical office, 1 yr experience required.
- Licensure/Certification: Certified Medical Billing/Coding, preferred.
Location: In office
Work Hours: Monday - Friday : 8-5PM/ Some Holiday's and Weekends Required
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Medical Coding Specialist Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated3
- Atrium Health2
- UNC Health2
- Appalachian State University1
- Eastern Nephrology Associates1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Education1
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical coding specialist jobs across North Carolina.
- 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
Medical Coding Specialist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical coding specialist jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 10+ medical coding specialist openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Statesville, Boone, and Charlotte. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do medical coding specialists make in North Carolina?
Medical coding specialists in North Carolina earn a median of about $49,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,840 for the lowest 10% to over $79,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most medical coding specialist jobs?
Statesville, Boone, and Charlotte have the most medical coding specialist openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical coding specialists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring medical coding specialists in North Carolina include Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated, Atrium Health, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical coding specialist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 30% of medical coding specialist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for medical coding specialist jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to medical coding specialist jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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