Coding Compliance Specialist

Description

Title:Coding Compliance Specialist

Location:FCN Meridian Administrative Office

City:Bellingham, WA

Position:Full-time,Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, non-exempt (hourly)

Compensation
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The full wage scale is $25.75 - $35.45 per hour. Placement within the wage range is determined by a candidate's relevant experience.

Benefits:At FCN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and that of your family, with flexibility and quality care.

• Three Medical plan options
• Two Dental plans, including orthodontia for children and adults
• Employer-paid Vision coverage for employee and family
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health programs, including wellness and discounted gym memberships
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage)
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance with optional supplemental additional coverage including a guaranteed issue amount with no health questionnaire
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans with annual wellness benefits

* Eligibility for these benefits depends on your full-time or part-time status.

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
• PTO, PSL, and EIB accrue starting on your first day, and you can use paid time off after the applicable days of employment
• Full-time employees generally begin earning 18 days of PTO, increasing 33 days over time per our PTO policy. You can rollover unlimited PTO hours into the next year.
• PSL accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• EIB accrues up to 32hours per year (pro-rated based on hours worked) for both part-time and full-time employees, with a maximum of 480 hours

• 401(k) plan with employer match, both Traditional and Roth options available
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Free financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals

* Eligibility for these programs is based on your years of service and required hours.

• Eligibility for FCN applicable bonuses

The primary function of this position includes supporting FCN staff and Clinicians regarding Coding and Documentation requirements. This will include monitoring and responding to coding review desktop as well as performing internal chart audits.

• Conduct chart audits for possible documentation changes needed to support coding. Based on audit results, assists in providing feedback to enhance accuracy of medical record documentation.
• Research coding errors, identifies trends, and assists in problem solving solutions.
• Monitor coding review desktop to answer coding questions from Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Managers and billing staff as needed.
• Assist in developing coding and billing training plans for providers and staff.
• Working knowledge of charge entry according to established FCN policies and procedures.
• Process billings in accordance with insurance carrier requirements.
• Employee seeks assistance as needed and communicates questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff (supervisor, colleagues, etc.).
• Adheres to assigned work schedule (attendance and punctuality).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience with healthcare coding and billing processes.
• Demonstrated deep working knowledge of diagnosis and procedural coding.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• AAPC or AHIMA Coding certification or comparable job-related coding experience.
• Proven experience keyboarding & data entry accurately and…