Certified Coding Specialist- Hospital

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Olmsted Medical Center is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to join our team. This is a 1.0 FTE position with a day shift schedule. The starting pay ranges from $24.57 to $36.86 per hour, based on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 0.5 FTE or higher, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, as well as 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.