Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding

Productivity Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Coding Specialist II to enhance its Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work and involves accurately assigning coding for outpatient and inpatient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding standards. The role requires a keen eye for detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will play a crucial role in improving healthcare services and ensuring accurate billing processes. If you are passionate about coding and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of AHIMA approved coding program or equivalent.
• 1 year coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient/inpatient encounters.
• Abstracts data for performance improvement and reimbursement.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Certified Coding Specialist program

Health Information Technician (2 year degree)

Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)

Tools

Computerized encoding system

Job description

Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin County Medical Center | Minneapolis, MN 55415

We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remotely (Day, M - F).

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns the appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes, as applicable, to diagnoses and procedures generated for outpatient or inpatient encounters, maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in conjunction with meeting productivity standards.
• Abstracts demographic and clinical data for performance improvement, research, reporting, and reimbursement purposes in relation to assigned areas of work by use of a computerized encoding system.
• Validates charges on accounts/charge sessions.
• Effectively interacts with providers and ancillary staff for clarification of coding issues.
• Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area.
• Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management.
• Keeps educated about current coding updates per management's direction - including ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M code guidelines and methodologies, as well as payor requirement changes as applicable.
• Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues.
• Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management.
• Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree).
• One year of coding experience is preferred.
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

License/Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an AAPC recognized program, -OR- Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), -OR- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program.