Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remote (SHIFT: Days).

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

Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

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:

Hospital Coding:

• 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:

Hospital Outpatient OR Professional Coding:

• 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