Remote CCS/CPC Coding Specialist I

Cook Children's Health Care System; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist I to apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for ambulatory surgery, observation and clinic visits. The role requires accurate, timely coding based on physician documentation.

You will review medical records, communicate with physicians, and stay current with Medicare/Medicaid rules. This remote Texas position supports our administration department with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 knowledge with Medicare/Medicaid rules.
• Review records to assign accurate codes to the highest level of specificity.
• Communicate with physicians and collaborate with other departments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Code ambulatory surgery and outpatient records.
• Code evaluation & management records and clinic visits.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and guidelines.
• Assist with coding for emergency department and specialty clinics.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

CCS or CPC

RHIA or RHIT (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Automated encoders

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist I to apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for ambulatory surgery, observation and clinic visits. The role requires accurate, timely coding based on physician documentation.

You will review medical records, communicate with physicians, and stay current with Medicare/Medicaid rules. This remote Texas position supports our administration department with 40 hours per week.