Professional Coding and Documentation Improvement Specialist

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in health information management preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) required
• Physician coding and training certification

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a professional coding role
• Monitoring and education experience preferred
• ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and related coding experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of pathophysiology, disease processes, and medical terminology
• Strong understanding of physician coding, reimbursement, and documentation guidelines
• Research and analysis skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with multiple EMR systems
• Ability to develop, implement, deliver, and assess coding education plans
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits and Perks

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent care)
• Retirement savings and investment plan
• Basic group term life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter transit and parking benefits
• Voluntary legal, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Paid time off program