Senior Coding Specialist (Emergency Medicine PB & HB exp) - REMOTE
About The Position
The Senior Coding Specialist reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes for encounters using designated coding classifications, working independently. The role supports ongoing staff training and development and applies advanced knowledge of professional and outpatient facility coding practices, medical terminology and documentation, critical thinking, and compliance. The specialist organizes and prioritizes complex coding work to meet regulatory requirements and hospital targets, uses coding classifications and guidelines to select accurate codes, and considers resources used during patient encounters. The role also identifies documentation gaps or inconsistencies, initiates queries or tasks to clarify documentation, and provides guidance to coding staff on complex cases and regulatory requirements. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of relevant work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of professional and outpatient facility coding practices.
- Advanced understanding of medical terminology and documentation in an office or surgical setting.
- Advanced critical-thinking skills and knowledge of compliance requirements.
- One or more of the following certifications: Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA); Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA); Certified Coding Specialist–Physician (AHIMA); Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC); Certified Professional Coder–Outpatient (AAPC); Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA); or Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA).
Responsibilities
- Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work and meet regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
- Use designated coding classification systems and guidelines to select accurate codes, considering resources used during patient encounters.
- Identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may affect code assignment and initiate queries or tasks to clarify documentation.
- Provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements.
- Stay current on changes in coding regulations and guidelines.
- Support ongoing training and development of staff.
Benefits
- The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
