PB Coding Coordinator

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a skilled medical coder specializing in professional fee coding to accurately review Epic WQs, assign CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes and modifiers, and resolve edits in charge review and claim edit queues.

The role requires strong knowledge of E/M coding and experience with assigned specialty service lines. Qualifications include CPC or CCS-P certification, at least five years of pro fee coding, and three years in the relevant specialty.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional fee coding experience.
• At least three years within assigned specialty service line.
• CPC or CCS-P certification is required.
• Experience in E/M coding and specialty-specific service lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately evaluate and resolve coding edits in assigned work queues in Epic.
• Review medical record documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes and modifiers.
• Communicate coding/denial trends and provider education opportunities to coding leadership.
• Educate providers and coders within the department as needed.
• Perform quality assurance audits within the specialty team.
• Monitor coding workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote Intermountain Health values and adhere to service behavior standards.

Skills

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

ICD-10 coding

Epic Resolute experience

Microsoft Office

Education

CPC or CCS-P certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Description:Accurately evaluate and resolve coding edits in assigned Epic WQs and review documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes and modifiers as applicable.Essential FunctionsEffectively navigate Epic EMR, including applicable reports and work queues.Accurately evaluate and resolve coding edits in assigned Charge Review, Claim Edit, and Follow-up work queues in Epic.Review medical record documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and modifiers.Effectively evaluate coding bundling guidelines and modifier usage.Understand the Medicare Physician Fee ScheduleCommunicate coding/denial trends and provider education opportunities to coding leadership.Communicate effectively with providers via Epic in-basket message and email.Functionally work within Microsoft Office Suite products & Optum Encoder Pro.Provides education/training for medical providers and coders within the department.Performs quality assurance audits within specialty team.Ensures compliance with coding regulations and guidelines pertaining to specialty area and assists the leadership team in crafting communications, tip sheets and workflows as needed. Monitors and evaluates coding workflows in order to identify opportunities for improvement.Utilizes coding knowledge and source-based research to investigate and respond to coding requests related to their specialty area, as needed.Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Performs other duties as assigned.SkillsCPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codingPrior Epic/PB Resolute experienceMicrosoft Office suiteQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent, requiredMinimum of five (5) years of pro fee coding experience with at least three (3) years within assigned specialty service linePreferred seven plus (7+) years of related coding experienceRequired credential: CPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P)Preferred related specialty coding credentialRequires E/M (Evaluation & Management) coding and experience coding for the assigned specialty specific service linePrefer previous experience using Epic and working work queuesPhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.Location:Lake Park BuildingWork City:West Valley CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$31.01 - $48.84We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.