Healthfirst Bluegrass is hiring: Medical Coder in Lexington

Job Description: Join Our Mission as a Medical Coder Enjoy exceptional benefits from the start! You' ll receive paid holidays and a 401(k) company match beginning on Day One! Health, dental, and vision insurance become effective on the first day of the month following your start date, and HealthFirst Bluegrass pays 100% of short-term and long-term disability coverage. Plus, you' ll enjoy generous annual leave and sick leave to support your work-life balance! Do you have a passion for accuracy, compliance, and supporting quality patient care? HealthFirst Bluegrass is looking for a Medical Coder to join our mission-driven team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  In this role, you' ll review clinical documentation and assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to support compliant billing, appropriate reimbursement, and quality healthcare delivery. You' ll work closely with providers and clinical staff to ensure documentation integrity and coding excellence.  What You' ll Do:

• Review and code patient encounters for accurate claim submission
• Audit documentation for compliance and coding accuracy
• Collaborate with providers and staff to resolve coding questions and discrepancies
• Assist with claim edits, denials, and reimbursement-related coding issues
• Provide coding guidance and education to clinical teams
• Support quality improvement and revenue cycle initiative
• What You' ll Bring:
• CPC or CCS certification required
• At least 3 years of medical coding and/or billing experience
• Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer requirements
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication abilities
• Experience with FQHC, primary care, behavioral health, or dental coding preferred

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, every role contributes to our mission of delivering accessible, compassionate healthcare. Join a team where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day. Apply today and be part of something bigger! Monday to Friday Dayshift