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Emory Healthcare

Coord, Coding & Documentation

Decatur, GA · On-site

$37.44 - $45.62/hr

... employed and contract coding resources for final coding; ongoing training of coders and vendor ... RHIA, RHIA, CCS or CPC (outpatient position only); a combination of education and experience may be ...

Artius Solutions

Coding Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Contract Location: Saint Paul, MN, 55101 Start Date: 07/07/2025 Pay Rate: * per hour Hours: 40 ... Level I - RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCA at the time of hire or must be obtained within 6 months of ...

TTF Search and Staffing

CPC Coder- Onsite

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$22.50 - $30/hr

... contract and direct-hire basis. Our goal is to offer above market compensation to talented coders and coding professionals with RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC and other coding certifications. TTF is an equal ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract rhia in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or assignments do contract RHIA professionals typically work on?

Contract RHIA professionals are often brought in to manage health information projects such as system implementations, data quality audits, compliance reviews, and EHR conversions. Depending on the facility's needs, you may be tasked with leading process improvement initiatives, overseeing coding accuracy, or ensuring HIPAA compliance. Assignments can range from short-term projects at a single healthcare facility to ongoing remote support for multiple sites. This variety can offer valuable exposure to different healthcare settings and provide opportunities to develop specialized expertise. Contract roles often involve collaborating with both on-site staff and external stakeholders, making adaptability and communication skills essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract RHIA position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), you need a solid educational background in health information management and must hold the RHIA credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, data analytics tools, and coding classification systems such as ICD-10 and CPT is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both clinical and administrative staff are valuable soft skills. These qualifications are important for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of healthcare information in contract-based projects or roles.

What is a contract RHIA?

A Contract RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) job involves managing, analyzing, and protecting patient health information on a temporary or project basis. Contract RHIAs may work for healthcare organizations, insurance companies, or consulting firms to ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA and improve data accuracy. These roles often focus on coding audits, data management, or policy development. Contract positions offer flexibility, with opportunities for remote or on-site work based on the employer's needs.

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Coding & Documentation Coordinator

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$45.62/hr

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Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong . At Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

  • Family-focused benefits

  • Wellness incentives

  • Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs

  • And more

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • By facility and/or patient type, a Coding and Documentation Coordinator within the Health Information Management Department will perform tasks and activities under the direction of the facility Coding Manager.

  • Those tasks and activities include but are not limited to the following: distribution of uncoded patient encounters to employed and contract coding resources for final coding; ongoing training of coders and vendor support staff on the accurate coding of patient encounters according to patient type and/or facility specific coding guidelines.

  • Trains coders and vendor support staff on use of the Emory electronic health record (EeMR)

  • Monitors work distributed to coders and contract vendors for compliance with Emory turn-around time (TAT) standards;

  • Monitors flagged records (reviewed but not coded) for readiness to code and returns records to coders as appropriate

  • Maintains ongoing communications via email and telephone calls with Coding Contract Account Managers re coding quality, productivity and , TAT

  • Works with physicians, mid-level staff and clinical departments re: complete patient documentation for coding of patient encounters; performs intermittent quality reviews for coding accuracy and reports findings to appropriate internal and vendor resources

  • Makes patient type changes and admit or discharge date revisions in the coding/abstracting system

  • Handles registration issues including requests to Making Data Healthy

  • Handles requests for coding and/or billing edit review from coders working billing edits or Patient Financial Services

  • Performs follow up on issues re aging uncoded patient encounters

  • Provides coverage for coworkers as needed; codes patient encounters as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post high-school education necessary to complete programs in health record technology or health record administration and must have one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIA, CCS or CPC (outpatient position only); a combination of education and experience may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

  • 5 years of production coding the applicable patient type/types; knowledge of charge master processes preferred; experience with the 3M HDM coding/abstracting system, HealthQuest registration/billing system, and Cerner Millennium EHR preferred.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EHI Health Records Integrity

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 158055

Job Category Revenue Cycle & Managed Care

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $37.44/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $45.62/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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