Coding Improvement Coordinator (Hospital Billing)

Inova Health System • United States,

1d • $32 - $53 • Remote

About The Position

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Coding Improvement Coordinator to join the Hospital Billing team. This is a full-time, day shift position, Monday-Friday, with general office hours, and it is a remote role. The position is eligible for remote work for candidates residing in VA, MD, DC, DE, FL, GA, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 7 years of recent clinical documentation, coding, or audit experience in an acute hospital setting, including five years of coding experience at the senior coder level.
• The 7-year acute hospital requirement includes clinical work experience for certified coders who also have MD/RN/NP/Radiology Technician certification and at least three years of acute hospital coding experience.
• CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one, small group, or large group onsite and/or remote education as needed.
• Identifies needs and coordinates clinical in-service education as warranted.
• Conducts follow-up reinforcement training to ensure learning is hardwired.
• Assists with the training and auditing of new Coders.
• Reviews weekly auditor feedback and educates individual Coders based on the results.
• Reviews patient accounts when requested by coding leadership for identification of missing coding or documentation opportunities resulting in validating or identifying areas for improvement for reimbursement.
• Reviews weekly managed care denials and provides focused education to individuals or groups of coders as target areas are identified.
• Reviews trends and provides education to the group on areas of concern (ex. DRGs).
• Performs quarterly group audits based on denial trends or areas of opportunities where education was received.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions for retirement
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• Up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Remote and hybrid career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED