Medical Coding & Credentialing Specialist

Medical Coding & Credentialing Specialist Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care DBA Mercy Urgent Care - 4.1 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Job Summary:

Mercy Urgent Care, Western North Carolina's only nonprofit urgent care network, is excited to welcome an experienced Medical Coding & Credentialing Specialist to join our team in Asheville, NC. This role supports accurate coding, compliant billing, and timely provider credentialing across our urgent care and occupational health services.

How You'll Contribute:

Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in line with current guidelines and payer requirements Ensure accurate charge capture, appropriate modifier use, and timely resolution of coding edits, denials, and documentation issues Perform coding and documentation audits, identify trends, and support provider education on documentation and compliance Manage all aspects of provider credentialing and recredentialing with commercial, governmental, and occupational medicine payers Complete and track enrollment applications, CAQH updates, payer portal records, and revalidation to avoid disruptions in participation or reimbursement Collaborate with providers, clinical teams, and billing staff to support a compliant, efficient revenue cycle

What You Bring:

Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or related field preferred High school diploma or equivalent required 3-5 years of medical coding experience, preferrable in urgent care, outpatient, or ambulatory care Current coding certification (CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required); additional credentials such as CPMA, CPCS, or CPCO preferred Experience with provider credentialing, payer enrollment, and compliance auditing strongly preferred Proficiency with EHRs, practice management systems, coding software, and Microsoft Office; Athenahealth experience a plus Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Options for Health Savings Account (HSA) and Direct Primary Care Life and accidental insurance Short and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match (after one year of service) Access to financial planning Paid time off (over 130 hours accrued in your first year) Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Loan repayment program eligibility (PSLF) Referral Bonus Program About Mercy Urgent Care Mercy Urgent Care is the only dedicated and mission-driven nonprofit urgent care network in the region. We carry a lineage of healthcare excellence established by the Sisters of Mercy since 1900.

Our mission is simple:

to provide excellent and compassionate health care to anyone who seeks our services, regardless of background or means. Here's your chance to be a part of this enduring legacy.