Coding Specialist II

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Why Mount Carmel?
Mount Carmel has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic community dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate, people-centered care to anyone and everyone who needs it.
Here, care goes beyond a procedure. Here is where compassion and expertise come together to impact patient lives every single day. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Together, we will continue transforming lives and improving outcomes at our new, innovative campus. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

About the job:
The Coding Specialist II assigns codes to medical diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding classifications for outpatient procedural record types.
What you'll do:

• Reviews medical records to determine all appropriate diagnostic and procedural code assignments.
• Assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate classification systems. Resolves, edits and validate charges by comparing charges with health record documentation.
• Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding.
• Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's and Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management Technology or a related field is preferred.
• Licensure / Certification: Certification eligible as CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA (recognized by American Health Information Management Association) or CPC (recognized by Association Academy of Professional Coders preferred).
• Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of related experience
• Effective Communication Skills
• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and diagnostic and procedural coding, as normally obtained through a coding certificate program, or degree in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management.
• Experience utilizing coding/grouping software with emphasis on CPT-4 coding is required.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.