Medical Multispecialty Outpatient Coding Specialist 2

DGS Office of External Affairs; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Coding Quality Specialist 2 to assign and review diagnostic and procedural codes for services across the health system, supporting billing, research, and regulatory compliance. The role manages charge review work queues, resolves coding errors, provides feedback to physicians and staff, and mentors junior coding specialists to uphold coding guidelines.

This position emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration with clinical teams to improve accuracy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of coding/clinical experience
• CPC certification through AAPC or CCS-P certification through AHIMA
• Proficiency with diagnostic and procedural coding standards (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques

Responsibilities

• Assign and review the accuracy of diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and CPT codes for providers' services across UVA Health
• Manage charge review work queues and resolve coding errors
• Provide feedback to physicians and staff on coding practices
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines
• Mentor junior coding specialists

Skills

Medical coding proficiency

Certification credentials (CPC/CCS-P)

ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Coding Quality Specialist 2 assigns and reviews the accuracy of diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and CPT codes for providers' services in all settings at UVA Health for billing, research, and regulatory purposes. The role manages charge review work queues, resolves coding errors, provides feedback to physicians and staff, ensures compliance with coding guidelines, and mentors junior coding specialists. This position is based in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia health system.

Key qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of coding/clinical experience
• CPC certification through AAPC or CCS-P certification through AHIMA
• Proficiency with diagnostic and procedural coding standards (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques