Coding Specialist

Trinity Health

Coding Specialist reviewing physician documentation in health records for St. Peter's Health Partners.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Coding Specialist analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures.
Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of Internal Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification diagnosis and procedure codes, and Current Procedural Terminology / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes and all required modifiers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of current Coding Experience
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information
Completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or an AAPC-approved coding program, or Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required.
Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software is preferred.
Ability to utilize both manual and automated versions of the ICD and CPT coding classification systems is preferred.
Ability to use a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of e-mail, internet, and computer navigation.
Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions on the job.
Familiarity with distance learning or using web-based training tools desirable.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills that may be used either on-site or in virtual working environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge.
Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
High School Diploma Required/ AAS preferred
Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Paid Leave
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD codingCPT codingHCPCS codingencoder softwarecoding classification systemshealth records analysisdiagnosis codingprocedure codingmedical codingcritical thinking

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationindependent judgmentresearch skillsanalytical skillsprioritizationminimal supervisioneffective communicationadaptabilityteam collaboration

Certifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)AHIMA-approved coding programAAPC-approved coding programAssociate’s degree in Health Information ManagementHigh School Diploma