Coding Specialist II Remote- PRN - Emergency Dept Experience Needed (TX, AR, FL, WI residents only

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Coding Specialist, where you will play a critical role in patient care by ensuring accurate medical coding and compliance. You will engage with a supportive team and participate in ongoing education to enhance your coding skills. This position requires strong knowledge of coding systems, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high accuracy in all coding practices.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing education and professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Two (2) years coding experience required.
• Certification as RHIT or CCS desired.
• Ability to maintain high accuracy in coding.

Responsibilities

• Code and conduct charge quality reviews ensuring compliance.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using various coding systems.
• Maintain a 95% accuracy rate and meet productivity standards.

Skills

Medical coding systems knowledge

ICD-10 proficiency

CPT coding skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Health Information Management

Tools

Epic EHR

3M 360 coding software

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work in a meaningful role that impacts patient care and community health
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a talented team
- Engage in ongoing education and professional development through workshops and seminars
- Maintain and enhance coding skills with the latest industry standards and practices

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Code, abstract, and conduct charge quality reviews on various patient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding conventions and guidelines
- Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and other coding systems
- Maintain a 95% accuracy rate on quality reviews and meet assigned productivity standards
- Verify, edit, and enter charges based on documentation requirements and report discrepancies
- Stay updated on industry advancements and integrate new knowledge into current work practices

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High school diploma required; completion of an approved coding program or a degree in Health Information Management
- Minimum of two (2) years of coding experience in an acute care setting or diverse clinical specialties
- Certification through AHIMA or AAPC as a Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or similar credentials
- Advanced knowledge of medical coding systems and procedures, including ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Ability to score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment coding test or demonstrate a proven coding accuracy rate of 95% at the employer

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with Epic EHR and 3M 360 coding and abstracting software
- Previous coding experience in a physician office setting
- Involvement in professional organizations related to health information management
- Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology with advanced coding skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to enhance coding accuracy

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