Medical Coding Specialist II

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II to perform accurate and compliant coding across multiple specialties, supporting revenue cycle operations and ensuring timely, accurate billing.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of coding experience, CPC or CCS certification, familiarity with Epic, GECB, or Allscripts, and a strong grasp of the full revenue cycle from terminology to collections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional medical coding experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the revenue cycle including medical terminology, coding, charge entry, insurance adjudication, contractual agreements, payment posting, statements, and collections.
• Multi-specialty coding experience preferred.
• Specialty coding experience and certifications preferred.
• Experience with Epic, GECB, or Allscripts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and compliant medical coding across multiple specialties.
• Support revenue cycle operations including charge entry, insurance adjudication, and payment posting.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical teams to optimize reimbursement and maintain coding integrity.

Skills

Medical coding

Revenue cycle

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

GECB

Allscripts

Job description

Overview

The Medical Coding Specialist II is responsible for performing accurate and compliant coding activities while supporting revenue cycle operations across multiple specialties. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire billing cycle, including medical terminology, coding principles, charge entry, insurance adjudication, contractual agreements, payment posting, statements, and collections. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, coding accuracy, and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and organizational standards. This role collaborates closely with providers, clinical teams, and revenue cycle partners to support operational excellence, optimize reimbursement, and maintain coding integrity across healthcare services.

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Required)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional medical coding experience required
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire revenue cycle, including medical terminology, coding, charge entry, insurance adjudication, contractual agreements, payment posting, statements, and collections required
• Multi-specialty coding experience preferred
• Specialty coding experience and certifications preferred
• Experience with Epic, GECB, or Allscripts preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of coding regulations, payer guidelines, and coding compliance standards preferred

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$22.36 - $37.26. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.