Certified Coder - Specialty Coder / Surgical

Certified Coder - Specialty Coder / Surgical

Summa Health Medical Group

Akron, OH 44304

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Opportunity to work remote!

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of coding review, billing data entry, reprocessing of coding denials (including follow-up and coding denial queues), reconciling services provided at the hospital, and maintaining regulations requirements. Uses coding knowledge to make sure that the appropriate code was used given the support of the charge to be posted.

Ensures that work is done accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and payer specific regulations. Supports the coordination of care through Patient-Centered Medical Home methodologies, as applicable.

Formal Education Required:

a. High school diploma or equivalent

b. Completion of a formal medical coding training program

c. Current coding certification required. CCA, CCS or CCS-P, CMC, CPC are acceptable.

d. RHIT acceptable with the passing of a coding certification test within 90 days of hire.

Experience & Training Required:

a. Previous coding experience, including assigning of ICD-10 and CPT codes in a multi-specialty group setting, preferred

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

a. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with providers

b. Knowledge of electronic medical record contents and ability to screen for pertinent data, user knowledge Epic software a plus.

c. Ability to prioritize work

d. Attention to detail and analytical problem solving

e. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient medical records

f. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy

g. Ability to operate a PC

h. Ability to be flexible and handle many tasks at one time, knowledge of Excel and Word.

Population Specific Competency:

a. Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Level of Physical Demands:

a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

$21.33/hr - $25.60/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.