What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coding Specialist - Surgery Coding position at IHA?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Deliver Outstanding Service to Every Patient!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is looking for a customer-focused Certified Coding Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate proper medical coding for general and specialty surgery procedures, add-on codes and other services. Is considered a subject matter expert in the codes and terminologies used in multiple specialties.
What You'll Do
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Deliver Outstanding Service to Every Patient!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is looking for a customer-focused Certified Coding Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate proper medical coding for general and specialty surgery procedures, add-on codes and other services. Is considered a subject matter expert in the codes and terminologies used in multiple specialties.
What You'll Do
- Reviews providers’ surgical operative notes and assigns CPT and diagnosis codes.
- Maintains complete knowledge and complies with all relevant insurance, CPT coding and diagnosis guidelines
- Informs provider of coding and documentation updates as necessary.
- Maintains 90% accuracy of surgical coding.
- Enters surgical charges into electronic medical system.
- Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.
- EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
- CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: One of the following certifications is required: AAPC (CPC), PMIC (CMC), AHIMA (CCS-P). Also required: Advanced certification through AAPC in the specialty.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of professional coding experience required.
- Day-one benefits for eligible team members with no waiting period.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
- Meaningful work helping patients access the care they need.
- A mission-driven organization serving communities across Southeast Michigan.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.