The Coding Specialist II codes, abstracts, and verifies charge data for emergency department, same day surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, specialty clinic, and inpatient OB/newborn encounters. The role ensures accurate coding, charge review, and billing support for both professional and hospital services.
This position is 100% virtual, but employees must live in one of the approved states: Texas, Florida (excluding Miami-Dade County), Arkansas, or Wisconsin. The coder is expected to maintain coding integrity, support reimbursement accuracy, and assist with coding quality and workflow improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma required
- Completion of an approved coding program, or graduation from a Health Information Management program
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the ability to apply it
Experience
- 2 years of coding experience in an acute care setting or diverse clinical specialties
- Physician office coding, charging, and billing experience preferred
Certification
- AHIMA certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CCA
- Or AAPC certification: CPC, CPC-H, or COC
Skills and abilities
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4/HCPCS, HCC, HEDIS CAT II, E/M coding, abstracting, APC classification, reimbursement structures, and coding edits
- Strong charge review and modifier usage skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency with coding and encoder tools
- Familiarity with MS Office and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)
- Epic EHR and 3M 360 coding software preferred
- Must score at least 80% on the pre-employment coding test unless exempt based on prior Parkland coding accuracy
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago