Medical Coding Specialist

Job overview

The Medical Coding Specialist position is onsite in Cranston, RI, with pay of $36.17 per hour. The role is placed through City Personnel in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH); the posting identifies it as a contract role. The specialist reviews and codes inpatient and outpatient records, abstracts clinical information, and supports accurate, timely claims. Accurate coding and documentation help maintain compliant billing, statistical, and financial records and support appropriate reimbursement.

What you'll do

• Review and interpret inpatient and outpatient medical records
• extract diagnostic, procedural, and demographic information
• assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes
• refer unclear documentation for clarification
• coordinate with billing staff
• verify PSI abstract forms
• maintain a weekly admissions, transfers, and discharges log
• provide coding guidance while protecting confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical coding specialist

cranston ri

city personnel

bhddh

medical records

icd-10-cm

cpt-4

inpatient coding

outpatient coding

claims accuracy

$36.17/hr

contract role

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires CCS certification through AHIMA or CPC certification through AAPC, along with relevant medical coding experience and knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and payer reimbursement rules.

About the employer

City Personnel is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.