Practice Coding Specialist II

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center seeks a Practice Coding Specialist II to oversee coding processes, mentor staff, and ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures. This fully remote role involves collaboration across departments to maintain high coding standards and support staff development.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years coding experience, including outpatient or specialty coding required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately applies ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT, and APC codes for procedures.
• Conducts coding reviews to identify errors or improvements.
• Provides education sessions and mentors newly hired coders.

Skills

ICD-10

HCPCS/CPT

Mentorship

Coding Review

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CCS or CPC

RHIA or RHIT

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title: Practice Coding Specialist II

Department: Surgery Outpatient Chair Billing

Location: Fully Remote

Entity: CPUP

Hours: Mon-Fri office hours per department needs

Summary:

• This position reports to the Supervisor of Billing and is responsible for converting diagnoses and procedures—specifically for professional or clinic services—into appropriate codes using ICD-10, as well as completing day-to-day administrative tasks. The main focus of the Practice Coding Specialist II is to oversee coding processes and serve as a resource to other practice coders, helping to foster staff development, satisfaction, and achievement. This role will also act as a liaison between coding personnel and other staff groups—from clinicians to staff responsible for authorizations, billing, and denial management, as well as executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately applies ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT, and APC codes for both routine and complex procedures, maintaining or exceeding the standard level of quality and productivity.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and provides guidance on coding requirements.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc coding reviews on professional services to identify errors, improvement areas, or procedural issues.
• Reviews secured authorizations and pre-billed claims as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Provides education sessions or events and mentors newly hired coders, addressing questions from coders, clinicians, or related departments.
• Reviews and interprets patient medical records to assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CM, and CPT codes accurately and timely, based on physician documentation, for various outpatient records.

Education, Credentials, and Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• CCS or CPC (Required)
• RHIA or RHIT (preferred)
• 3-5 years coding experience, including outpatient or specialty coding (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a prepaid tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission and continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices