Remote Coding Specialist II — Lead & Mentor in CPT/ICD

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

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to lead and mentor Coding Specialist I staff, ensuring accurate coding and charge entry across clinical services.

Ideal candidates will have CPT/ICD coding experience, AAPC or AHIMA certification, and 3–5 years of supervisory experience. A High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a full-time, remote position with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Perform daily reconciliation of all clinical services and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Review EPIC charge review work queues daily for coding/billing errors and adjust codes based on documentation.
• Conduct prospective reviews of surgical or procedural visits for proper code assignment prior to charge entry.
• Conduct periodic prospective reviews of 5%-10% physician office visits for proper coding.
• Perform charge entry into EPIC or AS400 for all coded and billable services.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD coding

Mentoring

Leadership

EPIC

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

AAPC/AHIMA Certification

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, ensuring accurate coding and charge entry across clinical services.

Ideal candidates will have CPT/ICD coding experience, AAPC or AHIMA certification, and 3–5 years of supervisory experience. A High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a full-time, remote position with standard daytime hours.