Certified Coder, SHMG

Summa Western Reserve Hospital•Akron, OH

33d•$23 - $27

About The Position

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary: 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 regulations requirements. Uses coding knowledge to make sure that the appropriate code was 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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with providers
Knowledge of electronic medical record contents and ability to screen for pertinent data, user knowledge Epic software a plus.
Ability to prioritize work
Attention to detail and analytical problem solving
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient medical records
Assumes 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 the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

Nice To Haves

Previous coding experience, including assigning of ICD-10 and CPT codes in a multi-specialty group setting, preferred
user knowledge Epic software a plus.

Responsibilities

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
maintaining regulations requirements
Uses coding knowledge to make sure that the appropriate code was 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.