Coding Specialist II- OB/GYN

Akron Children's Hospital; Hartville (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to lead training and mentoring for Coding Specialist I staff. The role involves reviewing clinical records, assigning CPT/HCPCS/ICD codes, and ensuring accuracy before charge entry. Proficiency with EPIC and billing systems is preferred.

The position supports 40 hours per week, full-time schedule, and remote work options are available. Prior coding experience in hospital settings is highly valued, with AHIMA or AAPC certification

Qualifications

• Requires CPT and ICD coding experience and proficiency.
• Experience with health information management and coding workflows.
• Experience in hospital or clinical coding environments preferred.
• Knowledge of EPIC and charge-entry processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Performs daily reconciliation of all clinical services and assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Reviews EPIC charge review queues for coding/billing errors and makes corrections.
• Conducts prospective reviews of surgical or procedural visits for proper CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding before charge entry.
• Performs charge entry in EPIC/AS400 or other hospital billing systems as needed.
• Assists with additional duties as required.

Skills

Training & mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

EPIC

AS400

MS Office

Job description

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.tProvides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• 2.tProvides 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.tReviews 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.tConducts prospective reviews of all surgical or procedural visits reviewing documentation for appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD code assignment, prior to charge entry.
• 5.tConducts 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.tPerforms charge entry function as needed into EPIC or AS400 or any other hospital billing system for all clinical, coded and billable services.
• 7.tOther duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

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

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Remote