Coding Specialist II -- CODING & DATA REGISTRY -- Preston Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Kingwood (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Memorial Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to assign diagnostic, procedure and charge codes to patient accounts in a timely and accurate manner. The role supports patient billing by ensuring documentation meets coding guidelines and compliance.

The position emphasizes continual self-development, adherence to coding standards, and collaboration with supervision to maintain productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of coding experience OR graduate of a medical billing & coding program
• Knowledge of patient billing practices and CPT/ICD-10 coding preferred
• Anatomy & physiology knowledge useful

Responsibilities

• Maintain productivity standards as defined by department policy
• Ensure coding accuracy aligned with official guidelines
• Clarify job responsibilities and adapt to changes with supervisor guidance

Skills

Medical coding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Coding Specialist II -- CODING & DATA REGISTRY -- Preston Memorial Hospital(Job Id 79306)

Location: WV:Kingwood:Preston Memorial Hospital

Post Date: 9/4/2026

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Close Date

Employment Type: Employee

Description

Job Summary

With a patient centered culture, the Coding Specialist will provide a positive experience to our customers and patients through assigning diagnostic codes, procedure codes and charge codes to patient accounts in an efficient and timely manner. The coder/abstractor monitors and tracks accounts that need additional documentation to ensure accurate coding of accounts according to official coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• New Skills and Self- Development
  Learns new skills quickly on his/her own and applies them quickly and effectively. Makes it a practice to take charge of self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities and then acquitting or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.
• Productivity
  Consistently demonstrates coding yearly average productivity as determined by departmental policy or guidelines.
• Quality/Accuracy
  Applies all codes according to established coding guidelines with an accuracy rate as determined and established by department policy or guidelines.
• Understanding Roles and Responsbilities
  Takes responsibility for clarifying job responsibilities, including the need to understand performance standards and other expectations.Communicates with supervisor regularly to ensure that there is no misunderstanding about how performance will be measured and how expectations relate to the job. Seeks clarification as needed or when responsibilities are not understood. Willingly accepts change.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Light Work:Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or negligible amounts constantly.
• One (1) year of previous coding experience OR a graduate of a medical billing & coding or medical office administration program required. Knowledge of patient billing practices, medical terminology including anatomy and physiology, and use of CPT and ICD-10 coding preferred. One year using CPT or ICD – 10 code preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Preston Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: WV:Kingwood:Preston Memorial Hospital