Certified Coding Specialist II

Assists with coding outpatient ancillary clinic, specialty clinic and emergency room record coding as necessary. Communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with different departments within CCHCS on patient cases regarding documentation needs and requirements, and coding assignment accuracy. Maintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• Required: CCS or CPC with (1) year minimum current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 ambulatory surgery and evaluation & management coding

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and the disease process

• Ability to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and supervision Detail-oriented, organized and flexible with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrates coding skills and critical thinking skills utilizing current policies and procedures

• Demonstrated coding knowledge and proficiency is required through on-site evaluation prior to hire

• Preferred: RHIA, RHIT Knowledge of health insurance processing

• Skilled with electronic medical record applications, automated encoders, and other software applications

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred

Must reside in the state of Texas

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.