Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join their Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This full-time position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring expertise in coding for outpatient and inpatient encounters. The role emphasizes accuracy in coding assignments and effective communication with healthcare providers. The organization is committed to equity in healthcare and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about coding and want to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Completion of AHIMA approved coding program is required.
• One year coding experience preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes with 95% accuracy.
• Abstract 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

Job Description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

SUMMARY:
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).

-PLUS-

• One year of coding experience is preferred.

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).

Primary Location

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)