Remote Coding Specialist II — Lead & Mentor CPT/ICD

Akron Children's Hospital; Westfield Center (OH); Remote; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for a remote, full-time role. The position emphasizes training, mentoring, and leadership of Coding Specialist I, with responsibility for accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding prior to charge entry.

You will review EPIC queues, perform prospective code reviews for surgical and physician visits, and handle charge entry across EPIC and AS400 systems in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in CPT and ICD coding preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization.
• Healthcare coding experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I.
• Reconciling daily clinical services and assigning CPT/HCPCS/ICD codes before charge entry.
• Review EPIC queues for coding/billing errors and adjust codes as needed.
• Conduct prospective reviews of surgical/procedural visits for proper coding.
• Review 5%-10% physician office visits for correct coding prior to entry.
• Perform charge entry into EPIC or AS400 and other hospital billing systems.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD coding

MS Office

Healthcare experience

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AAPC/AHIMA Coding Certification

Tools

EPIC

AS400

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II for a remote, full-time role. The position emphasizes training, mentoring, and leadership of Coding Specialist I, with responsibility for accurate CPT/HCPCS/ICD coding prior to charge entry.

You will review EPIC queues, perform prospective code reviews for surgical and physician visits, and handle charge entry across EPIC and AS400 systems in a healthcare setting.