Join Our Team as a Coding Specialist III - HB Facility Coder
Are you an experienced medical coding professional with a strong eye for detail, sound judgment, and a passion for accuracy and compliance? We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable Coding Specialist III - HB Facility Coder to join our team and serve as a trusted resource for professional coding and billing.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for accurately and timely coding professional charges by abstracting information from the electronic medical record. You’ll also provide educational feedback to providers, support billing teams with outstanding claims and charge issues, identify opportunities for process improvement, and help promote coding and billing compliance across the organization.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll also mentor and train appropriate staff, support a collaborative team environment, and serve as a role model through strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound decision-making.
What You’ll Do
- Accurately and timely code professional charges by abstracting information from the electronic medical record.
- Ensure coding practices support compliant and timely billing in accordance with payer and regulatory requirements.
- Review audited coding batches and provide educational feedback to providers to promote coding and billing compliance.
- Keep the Supervisor and Manager informed of daily progress, coding issues, and concerns related to physicians and professional coding.
- Obtain and clarify information needed by billing staff to follow up on outstanding claims and resolve charge-recording issues.
- Demonstrate advanced analytical skills to identify trends, evaluate workflows, and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
- Identify, investigate, and appropriately escalate coding, billing, and operational issues or concerns to leadership.
- Mentor and train appropriate staff while promoting a positive, collaborative, and team-focused work environment.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource and role model for the department.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound decision-making, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of professional billing and coding experience required.
- Strong professional coding background with demonstrated knowledge of coding and billing requirements.
- Experience providing coding education, reviewing audits, or mentoring/training staff preferred.
Certifications & Requirements
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is required.
If you’re an experienced coding professional who is committed to accuracy, compliance, continuous improvement, and supporting the success of your team, we encourage you to apply and become part of our organization.
Day Shift
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Coding Specialist III
High school diploma or GED, five years of professional billing and coding experience, and CPC or CCA certification required. Strong coding knowledge; audit, education, or mentoring experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- coding charges
- reviewing audits
- mentoring staff
Skills & Tools
Electronic Medical Record
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Newburgh, Indiana, United States
- Salary: USD 50,148 – 70,200 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Retirement plan
About Deaconess
A healthcare organization providing medical services and professional billing support. — Industry: Healthcare