Surgical Coding Specialist II - Expert, Growth & Impact

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to ensure accurate surgical coding and support across specialties. The role emphasizes reviewing operative notes, applying CPT/diagnosis codes, and maintaining high coding accuracy to support clean claims and compliant documentation.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of professional coding experience and credentials (CPC, CMC, CCS-P) with ongoing specialty certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: AAPC CPC, PMIC CMC, AHIMA CCS-P or equivalent; advanced specialty certification encouraged.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of professional coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews surgical operative notes and assigns CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Maintains knowledge of CPT coding and diagnosis guidelines and ensures compliance.
• Notifies providers of coding and documentation updates as needed.
• Maintains 90% accuracy of surgical coding.
• Enters surgical charges into the EMR system.
• Keeps open query communication with providers to address documentation issues affecting revenue or compliance.

Skills

Surgical coding

CPT coding

ICD coding

Query communication

Compliance awareness

Education

AAPC CPC

AAPC CMC

AHIMA CCS-P

Advanced specialty certification (AAPC)

Job description

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to ensure accurate surgical coding and support across specialties. The role emphasizes reviewing operative notes, applying CPT/diagnosis codes, and maintaining high coding accuracy to support clean claims and compliant documentation.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of professional coding experience and credentials (CPC, CMC, CCS-P) with ongoing specialty certification.