Remote Coding Specialist II — Lead & Mentor

Akron Children's Hospital; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to lead and mentor Coding Specialist I staff. The role focuses on training, daily coding activities, and ensuring accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include reviewing charge review queues in EPIC, conducting prospective reviews of visits, and performing charge entry when needed. Remote, full-time position with a strong emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience supervising: None.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Training

Mentoring

Leadership

Coding

Documentation review

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

AS400

MS Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to lead and mentor Coding Specialist I staff. The role focuses on training, daily coding activities, and ensuring accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include reviewing charge review queues in EPIC, conducting prospective reviews of visits, and performing charge entry when needed. Remote, full-time position with a strong emphasis on accuracy and collaboration.