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PathGroup

Coding Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

Coding Specialist The Coding Specialist has knowledge of RCM denial management to resolve coding-related third party payor denials. Coding Specialists increase and expedite service revenue, reduce ...

Intermountain Health

PB Coding Coordinator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$31.01 - $48.84/hr

Communicate coding/denial trends and provider education opportunities to coding leadership. * Communicate effectively with providers via Epic in-basket message and email. * Functionally work within ...

Parallon

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Lebanon, TN · On-site

As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications As a work from home Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will ...

Elevance Health

Coding Analyst Sr.

Nashville, TN · On-site

Coding Analyst Sr. LOCATION: This is a virtual eligible role. You should be within a reasonable proximity to one of the posted locations. HOURS: 8:00a - 5:00p, Monday through Friday (Eastern or ...

Elevance Health

Coding Analyst Sr.

Nashville, TN

Coding Analyst Sr. Coding Analyst Sr. LOCATION: This is a virtual eligible role. You should be within a reasonable proximity to one of the posted locations. HOURS: 8:00a - 5:00p, Monday through ...

OneOncology

Sr. RCM Coding Coordinator

Nashville, TN · On-site

Summary: The Sr. RCM Coding Coordinator is responsible for coordinating coding department administrative functions, supporting operational initiatives, conducting coding-related research, and ...

Datavant

Profee Coding Consultant - PRN

Nashville, TN · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

The Provider Practice Coding Consultant role is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of medical coding. You will provide essential consulting services and educational support ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for coding in Portland, TN is $29.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.69 and $36.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Coding Specialist

PathGroup

Nashville, TN • On-site

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Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Coding Specialist

The Coding Specialist has knowledge of RCM denial management to resolve coding-related third party payor denials. Coding Specialists increase and expedite service revenue, reduce aged AR, and trend denials for their root causes thereby driving efficiencies, to include documentation improvement and coding denials prevention.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Performs front-end review of client documentation to ensure the client has provided documentation that supports the requested services. Review requisitions to ensure the claim is billed accurately.
  • Analyze invalid denial trends, payer-specific carrier submission requirements & system optimization.
  • Performs retrospective coding and documentation review of denied charges. Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy to ensure documentation supports the services billed and all documentation standards are met for billing and works with referring providers to obtain additional information as needed.
  • Performs extensive follow-up to investigate and resolve payment denial trends.
  • Ensures denial reviews are conducted on time.
  • Participates in annual and ongoing mandatory employee training. Fulfills Continuing Education Units necessary to maintain certification status.
  • Meets productivity standards, identify any issues or trends and bring them to the attention of management.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills.
  • Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with our Institutional, federal, and state regulations.
  • Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and use critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
  • Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Non-Essential Functions:

  • Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
  • Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education & Licensure:

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred, not required.
  • Certified from AHIMA or from AAPC preferred, not required.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 coding experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of governmental payor policies and medical billing experience is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with an eMR systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of third-party reimbursement and payor policies
  • Microsoft Excel and other reporting software to sort, filter, summarize and identify various account receivable trends.

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Biotechnology research and development, health care and social assistance and medical and diagnostic laboratories

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501 - 1,000 Employees

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