Certified Radiology Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To facilitate reimbursement and data collection for radiology services, the full-time HIM Radiology Coding Lead Specialist will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, review medical records for accuracy, and collaborate with various departments while working remotely with occasional onsite requirements in Akron, Ohio.

Key responsibilities

• Create education teams and topics for internal coding consistencies and research updates to coding procedures
• Assist in training and educating new or existing coding specialists, providing cross-training as necessary
• Audit coded records and address ongoing coder questions, offering suggestions or solutions to problems

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in health information or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree is preferred
• AHIMA or AAPC certification is required
• Minimum of 2 years of coding experience is required; 3 years preferred
• Experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and classification systems is required
• Proficiency in MS Office or similar software is required; experience with 3M software is preferred