Medical Coding Specialist II

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Overview:

Overview

The Medical Coding Specialist II is responsible for performing accurate and compliant coding activities while supporting revenue cycle operations across multiple specialties. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire billing cycle, including medical terminology, coding principles, charge entry, insurance adjudication, contractual agreements, payment posting, statements, and collections. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, coding accuracy, and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and organizational standards. This role collaborates closely with providers, clinical teams, and revenue cycle partners to support operational excellence, optimize reimbursement, and maintain coding integrity across healthcare services.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Required)

Specialty Coding Certification(s) (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional medical coding experience required
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire revenue cycle, including medical terminology, coding, charge entry, insurance adjudication, contractual agreements, payment posting, statements, and collections required
• Multi-specialty coding experience preferred
• Specialty coding experience and certifications preferred
• Experience with Epic, GECB, or Allscripts preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of coding regulations, payer guidelines, and coding compliance standards preferred

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Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff.  Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.