Certified Coding Specialist - Surgery Coding

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a certified coding specialist to review operative notes, assign CPT/diagnosis codes, and maintain coding accuracy. The role requires 2 years of professional coding experience and certifications such as CPC, CMC, or CCS-P, with advanced certification in the specialty highly preferred.

We offer day-one benefits for eligible team members, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment dedicated to delivering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPC, CMC, or CCS-P certifications are required.
• Advanced certification through AAPC in the specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews providers’ surgical operative notes and assigns CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance, CPT coding, and diagnosis guidelines.
• Informs provider of coding and documentation updates as necessary.
• Maintains 90% accuracy of surgical coding.
• Enters surgical charges into the EMR system.
• Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of documentation issues.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAPC CPC

PMIC CMC

AHIMA CCS-P

Advanced certification through AAPC in the specialty

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Deliver Outstanding Service to Every Patient! Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is looking for a customer-focused Certified Coding Specialist to join our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Reviews providers’ surgical operative notes and assigns CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Maintains complete knowledge and complies with all relevant insurance, CPT coding and diagnosis guidelines
• Informs provider of coding and documentation updates as necessary.
• Maintains 90% accuracy of surgical coding.
• Enters surgical charges into electronic medical system.
• Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.

General Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: One of the following certifications is required: AAPC (CPC), PMIC (CMC), AHIMA (CCS-P). Also required: Advanced certification through AAPC in the specialty.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of professional coding experience required.

Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?

• Day-one benefits for eligible team members with no waiting period.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
• Meaningful work helping patients access the care they need.
• A mission-driven organization serving communities across Southeast Michigan.

At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service.

If you’re passionate about helping others and providing exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121, 000 colleagues and nearly 36, 500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.