Location: Virtual Employee
Remote work is available for candidates located in Texas, Arkansas, Wisconsin, or Florida only.
The Coding Specialist II is responsible for coding and verifying charge data to ensure accurate coding, abstracting, and billing for emergency department, same day surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, specialty clinic, and inpatient OB/newborn encounters. This role also performs charge review for clinic and hospital visits to support accurate professional charging and billing.
The position requires strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, HCC, HEDIS CAT II, E/M, and modifier coding. The coder provides guidance to other coding staff to support coding integrity, established guidelines, and Parkland policies, ensuring accuracy of patient medical information and proper reimbursement for services rendered.
Responsibilities include coding, abstracting, charge quality review, charge verification and entry when needed, updating patient databases with classification codes, supporting process improvements, maintaining compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and medical staff. This position is 100% virtual and requires compliance with all Parkland policies and procedures governing remote work.
Education
- High school diploma required
- Successful completion of an approved coding program, or graduation from a Health Information Management program
- Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- CCS certification accepted as an alternative qualification
Experience
- Two years of coding experience in an acute care setting or diverse clinical specialties required
- Physician office coding, charging, and billing experience preferred
Certification
- Must hold one of the following AHIMA certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CCA
- Or one of the following AAPC certifications: CPC, CPC-H, or COC
- Certification must remain active at all times
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
- Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency with coding and encoder tools
- Experience with MS Office and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)
- Epic EHR and 3M 360 coding/abstracting software preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must score at least 80% on a pre-employment inpatient/outpatient coding test
- Contract coders with a proven 95% coding accuracy rate at Parkland Health and Hospital System are exempt from the test requirement
- Maintain continuing education hours and renew coding credentials annually
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago