Advanced Medical Coding Specialist II

WVU Medicine; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Hospital Coder to ensure accurate coding assignments and compliant documentation across inpatient, observation and outpatient encounters. Responsibilities include complex coding, audits, and collaboration with physicians to optimize reimbursement.

Ideal candidates hold AHIMA/AAPC certification, at least two years of coding experience, and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current HIM or Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Two (2) years of medical coding experience; physician office coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical record documentation to assign ICD‑10, CPT, or modifiers for diagnoses/procedures.
• Performs the coding/billing Split Claims process for correct coding and reimbursement.
• Ensures quality, coding, charging and abstraction of accounts daily for assigned areas.
• Maintains coding knowledge through trainings, seminars, and reference materials updates.
• Ensures data accuracy for clean billing and communicates with physicians to obtain information.
• Monitors provider documentation, conducts audits, and educates providers as needed.
• Supports Revenue Cycle in claim development to resolve problem accounts.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Prioritization

Adaptability

Time management

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HIM or Coding Certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Hospital Coder to ensure accurate coding assignments and compliant documentation across inpatient, observation and outpatient encounters. Responsibilities include complex coding, audits, and collaboration with physicians to optimize reimbursement.

Ideal candidates hold AHIMA/AAPC certification, at least two years of coding experience, and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting.