Senior Medical Coding Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to accurately assign and sequence ICD diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare records. The role involves ensuring coding compliance, maintaining accuracy, and collaborating with medical staff.

This position requires completion of an accredited coding program and four years of coding experience in an acute hospital setting. Required certifications include RHIA or RHIT and CCS or CIC.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent hospital coding experience required.
• Ability to demonstrate coding skills via assessment.
• Completion of a relevant health information or coding program.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD and CPT codes to medical records.
• Work cooperatively with medical staff to ensure quality coding.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring accuracy.

Skills

ICD coding

CPT coding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer relations

Education

Health Information Management program

Coding program with AHIMA/AAPC approval

Certification in RHIA or RHIT

CCS or CIC certification

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to accurately assign and sequence ICD diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare records. The role involves ensuring coding compliance, maintaining accuracy, and collaborating with medical staff.

This position requires completion of an accredited coding program and four years of coding experience in an acute hospital setting. Required certifications include RHIA or RHIT and CCS or CIC.