Coding Rep I

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

About the Role

Begin or continue your coding career while supporting accurate coding and timely billing across hospital-based ancillary services. This role reviews medical records, assigns accurate codes, maintains credential knowledge, and manages work to established quality and productivity standards.

While this is a remote opportunity, you must be able to train onsite for a minimum of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and abstract designated statistical and clinical data into Epic and/or Fastrack.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes accurately and ethically using 3M encoding software and coding manuals.
• Meet established productivity standards and submit coding activity logs on time.
• Manage deadlines and support departmental bill-hold and accounts receivable goals.
• Maintain coding knowledge and complete continuing education to maintain credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, CPC-A, CCS-P, or eligibility to sit for a credential exam. If hired while exam-eligible, the credential must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Helpful exposure includes hospital-based ancillary, laboratory, radiology, billing, or related revenue-cycle work. These backgrounds should not be treated as hard requirements.

Skills for Success

• Interest or exposure in HB ancillary, laboratory, radiology, or related coding.
• Careful review of medical records and consistent application of coding guidance.
• Ability to learn formal processes, manage routine work, and ask for guidance when interpretation is needed.

Pay

Expected Starting Pay Range: $22.18 - $27.73. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.