Coding Rep I

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks a Coding Services professional for the Burnet Campus. This full-time role focuses on accurate coding of medical records with ICD-10-CM and CPT, using 3M encoding software, and maintaining coding credentials through ongoing education.

Starting pay is $22.79–$28.53 per hour, reflecting experience and equity. On-site position in Cincinnati, with 40 weekly hours, benefits and related pay differentials may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification/credentialed as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CPC-A, CCS-P, or CCA and eligibility to sit for credentials exam; credentials must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Professional Development: maintain current coding guidelines knowledge and complete continuing education to maintain credentials.
• Coding: review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes using 3M software, and enter data accurately; meet productivity and AR goals.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

CPC

CCA

CPC-A

CCS-P

Job description

Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Department
Coding Services
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range
$22.79 - $28.53
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional Development - Maintains current understanding of official coding guidelines and applies as appropriate. Identifies and assumes responsibility for learning needs. Integrate new knowledge into practice. Successfully complete continuing education in order to maintain credentials.
• Coding - Reviews and screens the medical record to abstract designated statistical and clinical data and enters reliable information into Epic, and/or Fastrack, as appropriate. Assigns ICD-10-CM, and/or CPT codes to accounts in an accurate and ethical manner utilizing 3M encoding software and coding manuals. Meets or exceeds all established productivity standards. Submits completed coding activity logs in a timely manner. Effectively manages work responsibilities to meet deadlines, and departmental and organizational bill hold and AR goals.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Certification/credentialed as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) Certified Coding Specialist -Physician (CCS-P) OR Eligible to sit for credentials exam. Must obtain credentials within 6 months of employment

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability