HIM Coding Coordinator - Optimize Educate and Lead

Baylor Scott & White Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Coding Coordinator to monitor HIM coding operations, collaborate with physicians, and work with third-party suppliers to ensure timely, complete documentation per master agreements and SOWs.

The role emphasizes expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding, critical thinking, and effective communication to drive process improvements and cost-saving measures while maintaining patient data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• 4 Years of Experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between Baylor Scott and White Healthcare, providers, and third-party suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs and CPIs for areas of responsibility.
• Communicate findings of potential issues to Manager or Director.
• Assist in development of policies, procedures, and standard processes.
• Educate physicians and clinicians on coding guidelines and documentation.
• Review new regulations and coding guidelines.
• May perform routine coding quality reviews on coders and auditors.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

Tools

Health Information Systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Coding Coordinator to monitor HIM coding operations, collaborate with physicians, and work with third-party suppliers to ensure timely, complete documentation per master agreements and SOWs.

The role emphasizes expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding, critical thinking, and effective communication to drive process improvements and cost-saving measures while maintaining patient data confidentiality.