Role Description
WellStreet Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder to support our growing Revenue Cycle team. In this role, you will accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Evaluation & Management (E&M) codes for urgent care encounters while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, quality standards, and productivity expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented coding professional with Epic experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.
What You'll Do
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Code patient encounters for WellStreet Urgent Care Centers using internal coding software.
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Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M codes based on provider documentation.
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Apply current coding guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
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Utilize coding encoders and other coding resources to support accurate code selection.
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Review provider documentation and communicate with physicians when clarification is needed.
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Perform coding audits and quality reviews to ensure documentation supports assigned codes.
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Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes for services rendered.
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Partner with Revenue Cycle Management and Billing teams to resolve coding-related issues and support timely claim submission.
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Collaborate with clinic staff and providers to improve documentation quality and coding accuracy.
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Meet established productivity and quality standards while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 2 years of professional medical coding experience.
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Epic experience preferred.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Active CPC, RHIT, or CCS certification.
Requirements
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Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M coding and leveling.
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Experience using a coding encoder.
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Knowledge of coding compliance, insurance payers, and the revenue cycle.
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Experience working within Epic and/or other Practice Management/Billing systems.
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Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Collaborative team player with a positive, professional attitude.
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Commitment to maintaining coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance standards.
Benefits
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At WellStreet Urgent Care, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through teamwork, integrity, and excellence.
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We believe our employees are our greatest asset and strive to create a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.