Summary
$5,000 sign-on bonus available.
The Certified Coding Specialist II applies advanced knowledge of ICD and CPT code sets, along with Medicare and Medicaid rules and guidelines, to review patient medical records and assign accurate, timely codes at the highest level of specificity. This role focuses primarily on complex ambulatory surgery and a mix of evaluation and management records, with additional support for outpatient ancillary, clinic, specialty clinic, and emergency room coding as needed.
The position also involves communicating with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements, collaborating with multiple departments to support coding accuracy, and maintaining current knowledge of coding and documentation changes.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, flexible
Work Location
- Fully remote for Texas residents only
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- CCS or CPC certification required
- At least 1 year of current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 ambulatory surgery and evaluation & management coding experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes
- Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail, organization, flexibility, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
- Demonstrated coding and critical thinking skills using current policies and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate coding proficiency through on-site evaluation prior to hire
- Preferred: RHIA or RHIT
- Preferred: Knowledge of health insurance processing
- Experience with electronic medical records, automated encoders, and related software
- Comfortable with heavy daily communication with physicians and other providers
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago