Certified Coding Specialist (PT, OT, ST, ABA)
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
State of Location:
New York
Position Summary:
At Ivy Rehab, we're \"All About the People\"! As a Certified Coding Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live their lives to the fullest.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
The Certified Coding Specialist monitors coding performance to improve revenue accuracy and billing. The Certified Coding Specialist reviews records from the electronic health record and ensures the appropriate ICD-10 code(s) and CPT code(s) following guidelines established by federal, state, regulatory, and payer agencies. Duties include reviews for process improvement and coding education. They will advise leadership on areas of opportunity through reporting and documentation reviews.
This position allows for remote work.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Performs research on various compliance/coding topics, including new and existing regulations, best practices, and assesses implications for business
• Review clinical information for appropriateness, congruency, and accuracy as it relates to documentation and ICD-10/CPT coding.
• Reviews outpatient records to identify the appropriate medical and treatment diagnoses, as well as, primary vs. secondary diagnoses.
• Sequence ICD-10/CPT codes according to federal, state, regulatory, and payer guidelines
• Knowledge of and ability to address National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Local Coverage determinations (LCD) edits
• Prevent or decrease denials by assuring proper coding on the plan of care and accurate documentation.
• Reviews and communicates recommendations to each clinician to promote coding accuracy.
• Provide education and act as a resource for documentation, ICD-10/CPT coding and billing related issues.
• Performs related duties, or as required
To excel in this role you should possess:
Educational Requirements
• Must possess a minimum of one of the following: CCS: Certified Coding Specialist Certification, CPC: Certified Professional Coder,
• Bachelor’s degree in business, health information management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology.
• 2 years of clinical experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy is preferred.
• Proven computer skills, including advanced expertise and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office Suite, Teams, One Drive), Adobe programs, Electronic Health Records, RCM systems, and knowledge of project management tools such as Smartsheet are preferred.
• Written proficiency sufficient to proof and polish documents, i.e., grammar, verb tense, syntax, spelling.
Job Skills
• Must be an effective communicator
• Must have strong, well-developed organizational abilities with the ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize projects.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment within general guidelines.
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with other employees
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills.
Why Choose Ivy?
• Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans and paid holidays.
• Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Compensation for this role can range from $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 based on experience.
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#LI-ST1
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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New York
Position Summary:
At Ivy Rehab, we're \"All About the People\"! As a Certified Coding Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our mission to help enable people to live their lives to the fullest.
Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
The Certified Coding Specialist monitors coding performance to improve revenue accuracy and billing. The Certified Coding Specialist reviews records from the electronic health record and ensures the appropriate ICD-10 code(s) and CPT code(s) following guidelines established by federal, state, regulatory, and payer agencies. Duties include reviews for process improvement and coding education. They will advise leadership on areas of opportunity through reporting and documentation reviews.
This position allows for remote work.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Performs research on various compliance/coding topics, including new and existing regulations, best practices, and assesses implications for business
• Review clinical information for appropriateness, congruency, and accuracy as it relates to documentation and ICD-10/CPT coding.
• Reviews outpatient records to identify the appropriate medical and treatment diagnoses, as well as, primary vs. secondary diagnoses.
• Sequence ICD-10/CPT codes according to federal, state, regulatory, and payer guidelines
• Knowledge of and ability to address National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Local Coverage determinations (LCD) edits
• Prevent or decrease denials by assuring proper coding on the plan of care and accurate documentation.
• Reviews and communicates recommendations to each clinician to promote coding accuracy.
• Provide education and act as a resource for documentation, ICD-10/CPT coding and billing related issues.
• Performs related duties, or as required
To excel in this role you should possess:
Educational Requirements
• Must possess a minimum of one of the following: CCS: Certified Coding Specialist Certification, CPC: Certified Professional Coder,
• Bachelor’s degree in business, health information management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology.
• 2 years of clinical experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy is preferred.
• Proven computer skills, including advanced expertise and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Office Suite, Teams, One Drive), Adobe programs, Electronic Health Records, RCM systems, and knowledge of project management tools such as Smartsheet are preferred.
• Written proficiency sufficient to proof and polish documents, i.e., grammar, verb tense, syntax, spelling.
Job Skills
• Must be an effective communicator
• Must have strong, well-developed organizational abilities with the ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize projects.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment within general guidelines.
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with other employees
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills.
Why Choose Ivy?
• Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
• Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
• Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) plans and paid holidays.
• Exceptional Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and educational partners for continuous learning.
• Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
Compensation for this role can range from $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 based on experience.
#LI-remote
#LI-ST1
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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