Job Description

• Performs detailed review of complex patient encounters, procedures, specialty services, and high-risk documentation to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant coding.
• Ensures documentation supports all assigned codes and actively identifies inconsistencies, trends, or opportunities for improvement.
• Serves as the coding subject-matter expert for assigned specialties, maintaining deep knowledge of CPT/ICD/HCPCS, modifiers, NCCI edits, payer guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Provides real-time feedback and consultation to physicians and APPs on coding, documentation, and payer requirements.
• Participates in specialty meetings, education sessions, and provider onboarding to improve documentation accuracy and reduce downstream denials.
• Responds to clinician questions related to coding, documentation, and direct-to-bill workflows, ensuring timely and accurate guidance.

• Monitors industry updates, CMS releases, CPT/ICD changes, and payer-specific policies; disseminates relevant information to clinicians, team members, and leadership.

• Participates in coding audits, documentation improvement projects, and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and promotes a positive impression of The Iowa Clinic internally and externally.
• Supports the overall workload of the coding team, offering assistance as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous  experience  working  in  a  medical  office  and  a  working  knowledge  of ICD- 10, CPT, and HCPCS  coding required. 
• Exposure to different types of insurance programs preferred. 

• Certified Professional Coding Certificate is required.

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
• Generous PTO accruals
• and paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
• Training and development programs
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
• Employee feedback surveys
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication