Coding Specialist II

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Coding Specialist II to provide training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I staff. The role involves coding review, charge entry, and ensuring accurate ICD/CPT coding prior to billing in a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has CPT/ICD coding experience, regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with EPIC and MS Office. Bachelor's degree preferred and AHIMA/AAPC certification required.

Qualifications

• Experience in CPT and ICD coding is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Provides daily reconciliation of all clinical services; assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Reviews EPIC charge review work queues daily for coding/billing errors and makes coding changes as needed.
• Conducts prospective reviews of surgical or procedural visits for proper CPT/HCPCS/ICD code assignment prior to charge entry.
• Performs periodic reviews of 5%-10% physician office visits for proper coding prior to charge entry.
• Performs charge entry in EPIC or AS400 as needed for all coded and billable services.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CPT/ICD coding

MS Office

Healthcare knowledge

Mentoring/leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

AAPC/AHIMA Certification

Tools

EPIC

AS400

Job description

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Variable start times between 7am and 9am EST, 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday

Remote

Summary:

The Coding Specialist II provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.

Responsibilities:

• 1.Provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• 2.Provides daily reconciliation of all clinical services provided. Performs coding function through review and analysis of electronic, paper, or hybrid patient medical records and assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD codes accordingly, prior to charge entry.
• 3.Reviews EPIC charge review work queues daily for coding/billing errors and makes necessary and appropriate coding changes based on medical documentation for both professional and technical charge revenue, prior to charge entry.
• 4.Conducts prospective reviews of all surgical or procedural visits reviewing documentation for appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD code assignment, prior to charge entry.
• 5.Conducts periodic prospective reviews of 5%-10% physician office visits by reviewing medical records for proper CPT, HCPCS, and ICD code assignment, prior to charge entry.
• 6.Performs charge entry function as needed into EPIC or AS400 or any other hospital billing system for all clinical, coded and billable services.
• 7.Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• 1.Experience in CPT and ICD coding is preferred.
• 2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• 3.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 4.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• 1.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 2.Certification: AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification is required.
• 3.Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
• 4.Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Remote