Certified Coding Specialist- Outpatient Clinic

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

14h•Remote

About The Position

This is a 1.0 FTE position with a Day Shift schedule. The starting pay ranges from $24.57 to $30.71, based on experience. Offers for external candidates are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Work must be performed from within the State of Minnesota. At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For employees employed at 0.5 FTE or higher, Olmsted Medical Center offers Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, and an Adoption Assistance Plan.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience required
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding experience required
RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation required
One year coding experience

Responsibilities

Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
Utilizes the DRG grouper, APC grouper, and other computer-based programs to ensure optimal reimbursement.
Assists in the data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
Remains current on insurance payer guidelines by reviewing monthly news bulletins.
Monitors the timeliness of documentation to identify any areas that need to be evaluated.
Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
Manages assigned work list for account denials and insurance inquiries.
Works on various departmental reports as assigned.
Attends available training to remain current with coding guidelines as they change.
Other duties as assigned.