Medical Coding Specialist - RHIT/CCS Certified

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified medical coder to analyze medical records and assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and related services to ensure accurate billing and compliance. The role requires RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or COC certification, with two years of coding experience and three years of data processing experience.

During probation, the position is on-site, and remote work may be approved upon eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years of coding experience required.
• Three years computer experience in a data processing capacity required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical records and utilizes coding books to accurately assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other medical services or charges.
• Reviews claims denials and appeals to identify coding errors. Performs coding and billing corrections and charge reconciliations.
• Researches newly identified diagnoses and procedures for code assignments.
• Maintains compliance with current coding guidelines and regulations.
• Communicates with physicians, parents, and third-party payors to ensure billing and reimbursement accuracy.
• Conducts billing and coding audits to ensure accuracy and identify missed opportunities.

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified medical coder to analyze medical records and assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and related services to ensure accurate billing and compliance. The role requires RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or COC certification, with two years of coding experience and three years of data processing experience.

During probation, the position is on-site, and remote work may be approved upon eligibility.