Coding Specialist II

Deaconess Health System • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The Coding Specialist II accurately codes professional and/or hospital charges by abstracting information from the electronic medical record. The role supports compliant and timely claim submission and helps ensure coding and billing compliance across the organization. It also provides educational feedback to providers based on audit findings and supports follow-up teams with documentation needed for outstanding claims or charge recording.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in professional billing and coding.
• A coding background and successful completion of internal assessments.
• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Other specialty or coding certifications/credentials may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code professional and/or hospital charges and claims using information from the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliant and timely claim submission in accordance with payer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide educational feedback to providers based on audit findings to support coding and billing compliance.
• Communicate with leadership regarding daily progress, issues, and provider-related concerns.
• Support follow-up staff by obtaining and clarifying information needed for outstanding claims or charge recording.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED