Physician Coding Liaison

Ensemble Health Partners; United States; Remote; USD 51,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Physician Coding Liaison to enhance coding accuracy and communication between physicians and coders. This role is pivotal in analyzing coding trends, providing education on best practices, and leading improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical coding, particularly in specialties like Orthopedics and General Surgery. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, offering a supportive environment for career advancement and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus Incentives

Paid Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical coding experience, especially in physician coding.
• Strong knowledge of specialty-specific coding guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physician communications and ensure effective information exchange.
• Provide education and training on specialty-specific coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical Coding

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Tools

CPC Certification

CCS Certification

RHIA Certification

RHIT Certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners!

Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose:

• Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.

• Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity:

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
• This position pays between $51,000- $99,000 based on experience

The Physician Coding Liaison is responsible for coordinating physician communications, education, and expertise for the PRC Coding team. This position performs coder communications reviews, serves as the key contact for the specialty, and provides the front-line expertise for their specialty for the company and clients. This role also involves performing root cause analysis of trending identifying coding opportunities, supporting and at times leading coding opportunity improvement projects, and performing special coding projects as determined by leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate physician communications, ensuring clear and effective information exchange between the PRC Coding team and physicians.
• Answer telephone and email questions for their specialty, including coding escalations within their specialty.
• Provide education and training to physicians and coders on specialty-specific coding guidelines and best practices.
• Serve as the primary contact for the specialty, addressing inquiries and providing expert guidance on coding-related matters.
• Conduct coder communications reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards and workflows aligning with our standard operating models.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify coding trends and opportunities for improvement for the specialty.
• Support and lead coding opportunity improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Execute special coding projects as assigned by leadership, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Perform production coding as needed to maintain KPI.

Experience We Love:

• 5+ years of medical coding experience, with focus on physician coding, preference for Ortho, OT/PT and General Surgery specialties.
• Strong knowledge of specialty-specific coding guidelines and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians, coders, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyze coding trends and implement improvement initiatives.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate project timelines and physician schedules.
• Position may require 20-40% travel to client sites.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or equivalent experience

Required Certifications:

Candidates must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, CPMA or CCS Preferred):

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
• CMPA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Ensemble Health Partners provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].