Coding Specialist

Jhcvirginia; Madison Heights (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhcvirginia in Madison Heights, Virginia is looking for a Coding Specialist to work in the billing team. The role involves reviewing medical records, coding diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has experience in coding and is self-motivated with strong communication skills. Certification in coding is preferred or candidates must be willing to achieve it within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, CPC or CCS certification preferred.
• 2-5 years coding experience required.
• Strong self-motivation and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnoses and procedure codes following coding guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and audits coding accuracy.
• Provides training to staff to optimize coding process.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Coding Specialist works as part of the billing team to abstract data from the patient charts based on clinical documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews patients’ medical records and assigns diagnoses and procedure codes according to the principles of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assigns and sequences all codes for services rendered.
• Abstracts pertinent data from the medical record.
• Possesses a working knowledge of applicable payer methodologies.
• Able to determine if medical necessity was met within the patient record according to clinical documentation.
• Ensures all codes used are current and active.
• Reports missing or incomplete documentation to the provider.
• Performs regular chart audits and coding reviews to ensure clinical documentation is accurate and precise.
• Provides training to providers and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Works with departments to optimize workflow for locking of notes.
• Ensures confidential information gained through job performance is kept confidential.
• Must demonstrate good internal and external customer service skills.
• Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.4
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Staff will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
• Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center (JHC) and its mission.
• Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
• Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred or must be willing to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Two to five years’ previous coding experience required.
• Must be self‑motivated with well‑developed organizational skills and computer experience, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and database functions.
• Must possess strong communication skills; works well with external organizations and employees.

Physical Demand and Working Environment

Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 15 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. 8-10 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA low-risk position.