_*SUMMARY:*_ We are currently seeking a*Coding Specialist II*to join our Professional Billing Codingteam. This full-time role will work remotely (SHIFT: Days). *Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters /Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin./// _*RESPONSIBILITIES:*_ * Assigns the appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes, as applicable, to diagnoses and procedures generated for outpatient or inpatient encounters, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in conjunction with meeting productivity standards * Abstracts demographic and clinical data for performance improvement, research, reporting, and reimbursement purposes in relation to assigned areas of work by use of a computerized encoding system * Validates charges on accounts/charge sessions * Effectively interacts with providers and ancillary staff for clarification of coding issues * Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area * Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management * Keeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M code guidelines and methodologies, as well as payor requirement changes as applicable * Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues * Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management * Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training _*QUALIFICATIONS:*_ /*Minimum Qualifications:*/ ____ * Must have completed an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program, -OR- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for: Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree) PLUS * One year of coding experience is preferred -OR- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience /*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/ * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing * Ability to work independently with minimal direction /*License/Certifications:*/ ____ * Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an AAPC recognized program, -OR- Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), -OR- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program **Title:** *Coding Specialist II, Professional Billing Coding* **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus* **Requisition ID:** *242029*