Remote OB/GYN Coding Lead & Mentor

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

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our remote team. The role trains, mentors, and leads Coding Specialist I staff while ensuring accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliation of clinical services, reviewing EPIC queues, conducting prospective reviews of surgical visits, and performing charge entry when needed. A background in OB/GYN coding is preferred, with AAPC or AHIMA certification highly desired.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to Coding Specialist I employees.
• Perform daily reconciliation of all clinical services and assign CPT/HCPCS/ICD codes prior to charge entry.
• Review EPIC charge review queues for coding/billing errors and adjust codes accordingly.
• Conduct prospective reviews of surgical/procedural visits for proper coding prior to charge entry.
• Review 5–10% physician office visits for proper coding prior to charge entry.
• Perform charge entry in EPIC, AS400, or other hospital billing systems as needed.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

CPT and ICD coding

EPIC experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification required

Tools

EPIC

AS400

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our remote team. The role trains, mentors, and leads Coding Specialist I staff while ensuring accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD coding prior to charge entry.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliation of clinical services, reviewing EPIC queues, conducting prospective reviews of surgical visits, and performing charge entry when needed. A background in OB/GYN coding is preferred, with AAPC or AHIMA certification highly desired.