Pulmonary Critical Care Coder; Coding Specialist

Overview

Join to apply for the Pulmonary Critical Care Coder (Coding Specialist
2) role at Oregon Health & Science University
. The position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for physician fee coding. Candidates must have experience in coding and a certification with AAPC or AHIMA.

Base pay is $31.79/hr – $42.97/hr actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

• Review clinical documentation in EPIC and other sources to ensure compliance with CMS.
• Assign correct CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS codes for facility and/or professional charges.
• Establish and maintain procedures and controls for diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance billing activity for assigned work queues.
• Monitor activity for compliance with federal and state laws regarding coding set forth by CMS and OMAP.
• Coordinate all billing information and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain open communication with the coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority responsibilities.
• Develop and disseminate written procedures to improve billing and coding processes.

• Serve as a resource to ERC outpatient coding leadership and the coding team for billing policy and procedure issues.
• Attend coding meetings, seminars, and share knowledge with other coders. Participate in EC Huddles.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Coding Leadership to develop and disseminate written procedures to improve billing and documentation processes.
• Recommend and implement remedial actions for problems.
• Monitor coding and billing information from newsletters, memos, and transmittals from coding publishers and government agencies to advise physicians of billing practice changes.
• Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, and stay informed of current coding trends.

Additional duties will be assigned as needed.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of hospital or professional services coding experience using ICD‑10‑CM and CPT coding.
• Certification in one of the following: AAPC coding certification; AHIMA RHIA, RHIT, or CCS; or an equivalent certification. Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.

• Accredited coding program required: AAPC Boot Camp or AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.
• Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines. Familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.
• Experience using an EMR.
• Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels, including physicians, nurses, and administrators.
• Team player.
• Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and certified CPR or AHIMA certification required upon hire.
• Must be able to pass an internal coding test.
• Some college coursework in anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD‑10‑CM coding.
• Experience using EPIC and 3M encoder.

• Days of work are variable, may include rotating weekend days.
• This is a telecommuting position.
• Department core hours are Monday – Friday, 5:00 am – 10:00 pm (some flexibility available).

• Healthcare for full‑time employees (100% coverage) and 88% for dependents.
• $50,000 term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Two above‑market pension plans.
• Vacation up to 200 hours per year (dependent on length of service).
• Sick leave up to 96 hours per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local businesses and major retailers.

Oregon Health & Science University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeon.