Certified Coder - Specialty Coding

Certified Coder - Specialty Coding

Location:

Akron, OH 44310. Remote work possible after training/orientation.

Salary: $22.61/hr - $27.14/hr. $1,500 sign‑on bonus offered.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99.

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 regulatory requirements. Uses coding knowledge to ensure that the appropriate code is 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a formal medical coding training program
• Current coding certification required. CCA, CCS or CCS‑P, CMC, CPC are acceptable.
• RHIT acceptable with the passing of a coding certification test within 90 days of hire.

• Previous coding experience, including assignment of ICD‑10 and CPT codes in a multi‑specialty group setting, preferred.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with providers
• Knowledge of electronic medical record contents and ability to screen for pertinent data; user knowledge of Epic software a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient medical records
• Assume accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy
• Ability to operate a PC
• Ability to be flexible and handle many tasks at one time; knowledge of Excel and Word.

• Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with understanding of their needs for self‑respect and dignity.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay