Certified Coder, Specialty Coding

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 64,787,000 - 77,767,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Job summary

Summa Health System in Akron, OH is seeking a Certified Coder for Specialty Coding. This full-time day shift role focuses on coding reviews, billing data entry, denial management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, formal medical coding training, and a current coding certification (CCA/CCS/CCS-P/CMC/CPC); RHIT acceptable with passing cert within 90 days. Epic software familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal medical coding training program.
• Current coding certification required (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CMC or CPC). RHIT acceptable with passing of a coding certification test within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of coding review and billing data entry.
• Reprocess coding denials, follow-up, and denial queues.
• Reconcile services provided at the hospital and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supports Patient-Centered Medical Home methodologies, as applicable.

Skills

Communication with providers

Attention to detail

Data entry

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal medical coding training program

Current coding certification (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CPC)

RHIT acceptable with passing certification test within 90 days

Tools

Epic software

Job description

Certified Coder, Specialty Coding

Position: Certified Coder - Specialty Coding.

Contract Type: Full-Time Days.

Employer: Summa Health System.

Location: US:OH:Akron 1077 Gorge Blvd, Summit, Akron, OH 44310, US.

Salary: $22.61/hr - $27.14/hr.

Post Date: 07/28/2026

Responsible for all aspects of coding review, billing data entry, reprocessing of coding denials (including follow-up and coding denial queues), reconciling services provided at the hospital, and maintaining regulations requirements. Uses coding knowledge to make sure that the appropriate code was used given the support of the charge to be posted. Ensures that work is done accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and payer specific regulations. Supports the coordination of care through Patient-Centered Medical Home methodologies, as applicable.

Formal Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a formal medical coding training program
• Current coding certification required. CCA, CCS or CCS-P, CMC, CPC are acceptable.
• RHIT acceptable with the passing of a coding certification test within 90 days of hire.

Experience & Training Required

• Previous coding experience, including assigning of ICD-10 and CPT codes in a multi-specialty group setting, preferred

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with providers
• Knowledge of electronic medical record contents and ability to screen for pertinent data, user knowledge Epic software a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient medical records
• Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy
• Ability to operate a PC
• Ability to be flexible and handle many tasks at one time, knowledge of Excel and Word.

Population Specific Competency

• Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay