Coding Specialist II- OB/GYN

Akron Children's; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Híbrido; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Akron Children's is seeking a Coding Specialist II who will lead Coding Specialist I staff, ensure accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding, and oversee daily charge entry and prospective reviews. Proficiency in EPIC and healthcare coding is essential.

The role supports remote work with standard full-time hours, typically 40 hours per week, and requires a high school diploma, coding certification, and several years of experience.

Qualificações

• CPT and ICD coding experience preferred.
• Proficiency with medical coding standards and documentation.
• Experience collaborating with varied organizational levels.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor and lead Coding Specialist I employees.
• Review and assign CPT/HCPCS/ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Review EPIC charge review queues for coding errors and adjust as needed.
• Conduct prospective reviews of surgical/procedural visits for accurate coding.
• Perform charge entry in EPIC/AS400 as needed.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Conhecimentos

CPT/ICD coding experience

Interpersonal & organizational skills

Healthcare experience

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification

3–5 years of relevant experience

Ferramentas

MS Office (Outlook)

Excel

Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Remote

Summary: Prefer coding experience in OB/GYN or fetal maternal medicine.

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.

Other information

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