Coding Rep I

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Coding Expertise & Professional Growth

Keep current with official coding guidelines , CMS updates, payer rules, and regulatory standards.

Identify personal learning needs and integrate new knowledge into daily practice.

Complete continuing education to maintain required coding credentials.

Perform Accurate, Ethical Medical Coding

Review and screen electronic medical records to abstract required statistical and clinical data.

Assign ICD‑10‑CM and CPT codes using 3M encoding software , coding manuals, and department guidelines.

Enter complete and reliable coded information into Epic and/or Fastrack systems.

Review encounters on bill hold, ensuring timely resolution of documentation or coding issues.

Drive Billing Readiness & Revenue Accuracy

Meet or exceed productivity expectations and coding accuracy standards.

Submit coding activity logs on schedule and manage workload to meet departmental AR and bill-hold deadlines.

Support timely billing by resolving missing documentation, coding edits, and clarification needs with clinical teams.

Why This Role Matters

Your coding accuracy supports:
Correct reimbursement for lifesaving pediatric care

Quality reporting, research, and analytics

Compliance with federal and payer requirements

A smoother revenue cycle and lower AR impacts

You're not just assigning codes—you're shaping the data that helps Cincinnati Children's deliver world-class care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Certification/credentialed as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Admin (RHIA) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) Certified Coding Specialist -Physician (CCS-P) OR Eligible to sit for credentials exam. Must obtain credentials within 6 months of employment

Primary Location South Campus

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Department Coding Services

Employee Status Regular

FTE 1

Weekly Hours 40

• Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $ $27.73

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.

Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability