Coding Complex Specialist​/Remote

Coding Complex Specialist/Full Time/Remote

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Under established coding principles and procedures reviews, analyzes, and validates the diagnostic and/or procedural codes applied from front-end coding and clinical teams for reimbursement and billing purposes. The CBO Coding Complex Specialist accurately abstracts information from the electronic health record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making related to patient care.

The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, and regulation and accreditation guidelines.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.
• Additional specialty coding certification or five (5) years coding experience required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare revenue cycle position required.
• Specialty coding experience preferred.
• One to two (1-2) years college or additional course work in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• Must have through knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required to effectively prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisor, and manager.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to work remotely.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding.
• Able to recognize patterns and trends and elevate to supervisors to support root- cause analysis.
• Able to assist other team members.
• Supports the standards set forth in the HFHS Code of Conduct by adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.

• Organization:
  Corporate Services
• Department: CBO Coding PB
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

Associate

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Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services