Coding Specialist II, Professional Billing Coding

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Professional Billing Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remote (Day, M- F). The purpose of this position is to perform all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters under general supervision. Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

Requirements

Must have completed an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program, -OR- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for: Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)
One year of coding experience is preferred
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an AAPC recognized program, -OR- Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), -OR- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program

Responsibilities

Assigns the appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes, as applicable, to diagnoses and procedures generated for outpatient or inpatient encounters, maintaining a 95%25 accuracy rate in conjunction with meeting productivity standards
Abstracts demographic and clinical data for performance improvement, research, reporting, and reimbursement purposes in relation to assigned areas of work by use of a computerized encoding system
Validates charges on accounts/charge sessions
Effectively interacts with providers and ancillary staff for clarification of coding issues
Maintains statistics, records, and logs in relation to assigned work area
Assists with the training and in-services of students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management
Keeps educated about current coding updates per management’s direction – including ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M code guidelines and methodologies, as well as payor requirement changes as applicable
Keeps management informed of coding problems/issues
Represents coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management
Actively participates in other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training