Remote Coding Specialist II: Lead & Mentor

Akron Children's Hospital; Brunswick (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for a full-time remote role (40 hours/week). The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and can be performed remotely from the United States.

You will provide training and leadership to Coding Specialist I staff and handle coding and charge-entry duties. You will review EPIC and other system work queues, ensure accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding, and conduct prospective reviews of surgical visits and physician office visits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Certification: AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
• Experience in CPT and ICD coding is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Provides daily reconciliation of all clinical services; assigns CPT, HCPCS and ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Reviews EPIC charge review queues for coding/billing errors and makes necessary coding changes prior to charge entry.
• Conducts prospective reviews of all surgical or procedural visits for appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD code assignment, prior to charge entry.
• Conducts periodic prospective reviews of 5%-10% physician office visits for proper CPT, HCPCS, and ICD code assignment, prior to charge entry.
• Performs charge entry in EPIC or AS400 or any other hospital billing system for all clinical, coded and billable services.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CPT/ICD coding

MS Office

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

EPIC

AS400

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for a full-time remote role (40 hours/week). The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and can be performed remotely from the United States.

You will provide training and leadership to Coding Specialist I staff and handle coding and charge-entry duties. You will review EPIC and other system work queues, ensure accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding, and conduct prospective reviews of surgical visits and physician office visits.