Coding Rep I

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Remote Medical Coder to support accurate coding and timely billing for hospital-based ancillary services. The role reviews medical records, assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and maintains credential knowledge while meeting productivity standards.

Beginning remotely with mandatory onsite training for six months, you’ll train to ensure accurate coding and timely billing, with attention to compliance and continuous credential maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Eligible to sit for CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCA/CCS-P/CPC-A, with credential to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and abstract designated statistical and clinical data into Epic and/or Fastrack.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes accurately and ethically using 3M encoding software and coding manuals.
• Meet established productivity standards and submit coding activity logs on time.
• Manage deadlines and support departmental bill-hold and accounts receivable goals.
• Maintain coding knowledge and complete continuing education to maintain credentials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn coding rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Credential eligibility (CCS/RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCA/CPC-A/CCS-P) with 6 months

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $22.18 - $27.73
• 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.

• Expected Starting Pay Range $22.18 - $27.73
• 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.

Primary Location

Remote

Department

Coding Services

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

While this is a remote opportunity, you must be able to train onsite for a minimum of 6 months.

Begin or continue your coding career while supporting accurate coding and timely billing across hospital-based ancillary services. This role reviews medical records, assigns accurate codes, maintains credential knowledge, and manages work to established quality and productivity standards.

What You Will Do

• Review medical records and abstract designated statistical and clinical data into Epic and/or Fastrack.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes accurately and ethically using 3M encoding software and coding manuals.
• Meet established productivity standards and submit coding activity logs on time.
• Manage deadlines and support departmental bill-hold and accounts receivable goals.
• Maintain coding knowledge and complete continuing education to maintain credentials.

What Will Help You Be Successful

• Interest or exposure in HB ancillary, laboratory, radiology, or related coding.
• Careful review of medical records and consistent application of coding guidance.
• Ability to learn formal processes, manage routine work, and ask for guidance when interpretation is needed.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, CPC-A, CCS-P, or eligibility to sit for a credential exam. If hired while exam-eligible, the credential must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Helpful exposure includes hospital-based ancillary, laboratory, radiology, billing, or related revenue-cycle work. These backgrounds should not be treated as hard requirements.

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 atop 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'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican 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.

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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