Certified Coding Specialist- Hospital

Olmsted-Medical-Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 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 is seeking a qualified coder to assign ICD-10, CPT, and related codes, using DRG/APC groupers and other software to optimize reimbursement. You will review admissions for concurrent chart data, stay current with payer guidelines, and ensure timely documentation.

Requires knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy, ICD-10 coding experience, and RHIT or CPC certification. Minimum one year of coding experience is expected, with benefits for 0.5 FTE or higher.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Coding experience

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

RHIT or CPC certification

Job description

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Cert Coding Specialist

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