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Senior Coding Specialist
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Howard University This range is provided by Howard University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$53,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Assign accurate and complete diagnosis and procedure codes for encounters across multiple specialties including, but not limited to, pediatrics, OBGYN, orthopedics, dermatology, internal medicine, psychiatry, and surgical services Review clinical documentation for completeness and clarity, query providers when appropriate Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations including CMS, CPT/ICD coding guidelines, and payer-specific rules Participate in internal audits and implement coding corrections or education as needed Monitor coding denials, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions Serve as a coding resource and provide guidance or training to peers and revenue cycle team members Collaborate with clinical departments to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as defined by department goals Assist in the development and revision of internal coding policies, workflows, and education materials Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy Effective written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Comfortable navigating multiple EMR and billing platforms Qualifications
Required High school diploma or GED 5+ years of professional coding experience in a multispecialty ambulatory or physician practice setting Active CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier usage Familiarity with EHR and PM systems, preferably Veradigm, Oracle Health EMR platforms Working knowledge of payer-specific billing guidelines and coding edits (CCI, MUEs, etc.) Preferred: Associate’s degree in health information management, Health Sciences, or related field Experience with audit response and clinical documentation improvement initiatives Compliance Salary Range Disclosure: Expected Pay Range: $53,000 to $57,000 Additional details
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Join to apply for the
Senior Coding Specialist
role at
Howard University This range is provided by Howard University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$53,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Assign accurate and complete diagnosis and procedure codes for encounters across multiple specialties including, but not limited to, pediatrics, OBGYN, orthopedics, dermatology, internal medicine, psychiatry, and surgical services Review clinical documentation for completeness and clarity, query providers when appropriate Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations including CMS, CPT/ICD coding guidelines, and payer-specific rules Participate in internal audits and implement coding corrections or education as needed Monitor coding denials, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions Serve as a coding resource and provide guidance or training to peers and revenue cycle team members Collaborate with clinical departments to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as defined by department goals Assist in the development and revision of internal coding policies, workflows, and education materials Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy Effective written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Comfortable navigating multiple EMR and billing platforms Qualifications
Required High school diploma or GED 5+ years of professional coding experience in a multispecialty ambulatory or physician practice setting Active CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier usage Familiarity with EHR and PM systems, preferably Veradigm, Oracle Health EMR platforms Working knowledge of payer-specific billing guidelines and coding edits (CCI, MUEs, etc.) Preferred: Associate’s degree in health information management, Health Sciences, or related field Experience with audit response and clinical documentation improvement initiatives Compliance Salary Range Disclosure: Expected Pay Range: $53,000 to $57,000 Additional details
Seniority level Employment type Job function Industries Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care EEO statements and other legally required disclosures should be included here as appropriate. We’re unable to include extraneous site prompts, duplicate prompts, or unrelated job listings.
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