Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist III – Lead & Verify

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is hiring a Coding Specialist III to ensure accurate coding and billing for inpatient encounters while working remotely. Candidates must have a minimum of three years coding experience, and relevant certifications from AHIMA or AAPC are required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge, with responsibilities including coaching peers and performing quality reviews. This position is critical in maintaining high coding standards, essential for appropriate billing and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Three years of coding experience in an acute care environment.
• Certified coding specialist from AHIMA or AAPC.
• Advanced knowledge of medical coding and reimbursement principles.

Responsibilities

• Code and verify data for inpatient encounters.
• Achieve 95% accuracy on quality reviews.
• Coach and train other coders.

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT coding

Medical terminology

MS Office compatibility

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma

Coding program completion

Health Information Management diploma

Tools

Epic EHR

3M 360 coding software

Job description

Parkland Health is hiring a Coding Specialist III to ensure accurate coding and billing for inpatient encounters while working remotely. Candidates must have a minimum of three years coding experience, and relevant certifications from AHIMA or AAPC are required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge, with responsibilities including coaching peers and performing quality reviews. This position is critical in maintaining high coding standards, essential for appropriate billing and reimbursement.