Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding
Posted 2026-06-26
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- JOB DETAILSDepartment: Hospital Billing OP CodingFTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)Shift(s): DayShift Length: 8 hoursLocation: Remote*
- Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin. Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encountersRESPONSIBILITIESAssigns the appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes, as applicable, to diagnoses and procedures generated for outpatient or inpatient encounters, maintaining a 95%25 accuracy rate in conjunction with meeting productivity standardsAbstracts demographic and clinical data for performance improvement, research, reporting, and reimbursement purposes in relation to assigned areas of work by use of a computerized encoding systemValidates charges on accounts/charge sessionsEffectively interacts with providers and ancillary staff for clarification of coding issuesMaintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work areaAssists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by managementKeeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M code guidelines and methodologies, as well as payor requirement changes as applicableKeeps management informed of coding problems/issuesRepresents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by managementActively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training
- QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Must have completed an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)Certifications obtained: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an AAPC recognized program, -OR- Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), -OR- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program
- PLUS- One year of coding experience is preferred
- OR- An approved equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to work independently with minimal direction