Certified Coding Specialist- Hospital

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 51,106 - 76,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN seeks a Medical Coding Specialist for 1.0 FTE daytime shift. Starting pay ranges from $24.57 to $36.86 per hour, depending on experience.

The role involves assigning ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers and CPT codes, using DRG and APC groupers, and monitoring payer guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement. A strong coding background and RHIT or CPC certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
• RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation preferred.
• One year coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
• Utilizes DRG and APC groupers and other software to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Assists in data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
• Keeps current with payer guidelines by reviewing monthly bulletins.
• Monitors documentation timeliness to identify areas for improvement.
• Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
• Manages work list for denials and insurance inquiries.
• Works on departmental reports as assigned.
• Attends training to stay current with coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation

Tools

DRG grouper

APC grouper

Job description

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $24.57 to $36.86 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
• ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding experience required
• RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation required
• One year coding experience

Job Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
• Utilizes the DRG grouper, APC grouper, and other computer-based programs to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Assists in the data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
• Remains current on insurance payer guidelines by reviewing monthly news bulletins.
• Monitors the timeliness of documentation to identify any areas that need to be evaluated.
• Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
• Manages assigned work list for account denials and insurance inquiries.
• Works on various departmental reports as assigned.
• Attends available training to remain current with coding guidelines as they change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications

Cert Coding Specialist (preferred)

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