Remote Coding Specialist II - Lead and Mentor in CPT/ICD

Akron Children's Hospital; Tallmadge (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for full-time remote work. The role involves training and mentoring Coding Specialist I staff, performing CPT/ICD coding, and reviewing EPIC queues to ensure accurate billing prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include prospective reviews of surgical/procedural visits, coding validation for physician office visits, and occasional charge entry in EPIC or related systems. Hybrid or remote options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in CPT and ICD coding is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Certification: AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Performs coding review and assigns CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Reviews EPIC charge review work queues for coding/billing errors and makes coding changes accordingly.
• Conducts prospective reviews of surgical or procedural visits for CPT/HCPCS/ICD code assignments before charge entry.
• Assesses 5%-10% physician office visits for proper CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding before charge entry.
• Performs charge entry into EPIC, AS400, or other hospital billing systems as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CPT/ICD coding

OB/GYN coding

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for full-time remote work. The role involves training and mentoring Coding Specialist I staff, performing CPT/ICD coding, and reviewing EPIC queues to ensure accurate billing prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include prospective reviews of surgical/procedural visits, coding validation for physician office visits, and occasional charge entry in EPIC or related systems. Hybrid or remote options may apply.