Trinity Health Systems - Minot, ND

posted 27 days ago

Minot, ND
Hospitals

About the position

Responsible for coding quality audits for all facility coded records, including inpatient, same day surgery, outpatient, clinic facility, emergency trauma center and therapy services. The position will assure appropriateness and accurate diagnosis, procedure and CPT code assignments in accordance with coding and federal guidelines in accordance with the department coding compliance plan. Provides on-going education and feedback based on review results to coding professionals and contract coding staff. Monitors denials for trends and provides education to coding team. Aids with coding questions from coders as well as providers, billing staff and other staff as needed. This position works closely with the Coding Manager - Facility to assure staff are updated on new coding guidelines and changes to the codes sets. Assist the manager with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct coding quality audits for all facility coded records.
  • Ensure accurate diagnosis, procedure, and CPT code assignments.
  • Provide ongoing education and feedback to coding professionals.
  • Monitor denials for trends and educate the coding team.
  • Assist with coding questions from coders, providers, and billing staff.
  • Work closely with the Coding Manager to update staff on coding guidelines.
  • Assist the manager with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree required.
  • Degree in Health Information Management preferred, RHIA or RHIT.
  • Formal coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Process, and Pharmacology.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in E/M-CPT-HCPCS clinical coding.
  • Previous experience using computerized systems for abstracting, coding, reports, and information storage and retrieval.
  • Experience with Excel spreadsheets, pivot tables, and PowerPoint for educational presentations.

Nice-to-haves

  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum typing skills of 35 characters per minute.
  • Ability to apply strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
  • Ability to mentor and train staff.
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