Coding Specialist II

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Coding Specialist II is to code and verify charge data necessary to ensure correct coding, abstracting and billing on emergency department (ED), same day surgery (SDS), outpatient clinic (OPC),observation (OBS), specialty clinics and/or inpatient OB/newborn encounters. This role is also responsible for charge review on clinic and hospital visits to ensure accurate professional charging and billing.

This position requires the coder to be highly proficient in the proper assignment of ICD-10 CM, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, HCC, HEDIS CAT II, E/M and modifier codes. Demonstrates the ability to provide direction to coding staff as it relates to coding integrity, established coding guidelines and Parkland's policies to ensure accuracy of recorded patient medical information and appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

Location:

Virtual Employee

The primary purpose of the Coding Specialist II is to code and verify charge data necessary to ensure correct coding, abstracting and billing on emergency department (ED), same day surgery (SDS), outpatient clinic (OPC),observation (OBS), specialty clinics and/or inpatient OB/newborn encounters. This role is also responsible for charge review on clinic and hospital visits to ensure accurate professional charging and billing.

This position requires the coder to be highly proficient in the proper assignment of ICD-10 CM, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, HCC, HEDIS CAT II, E/M and modifier codes. Demonstrates the ability to provide direction to coding staff as it relates to coding integrity, established coding guidelines and Parkland's policies to ensure accuracy of recorded patient medical information and appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

• High school diploma required.
• Must have successfully completed an approved coding program.
• OR Must be a graduate of a health Information Management program.
• Must have strong knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and possess strong application skills.
• OR Must be CCS Certified

• Must have two (2) years of coding experience in an acute care setting or diverse clinical specialties.
• Physician office coding, charging, and billing experience preferred.

• May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.

• Because of the lag in SCCE, HCCA, NCRA, and AHIMA updating the status of certifications, current employees whose certification is granted through one of these associations are allowed up to seven (7) calendar days, after expiration, to provide proof of renewal. Although an additional seven (7) calendar days is allowed to provide proof of renewal, there cannot be a lapse in the certification's "active" status.
• Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as one of the following:
• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification
• OR Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders (AAPC) as one of the following:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

• Score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment inpatient/outpatient coding test. Contract coders with a proven coding accuracy rate of 95% at Parkland Health and Hospital System are exempt from this requirement.

• Advance coding and charge review skills…