Coding Specialist II, Professional Billing Coding

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

110d•Remote

About The Position

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Coding Specialist II to join its Professional Billing Coding team. This full-time position primarily works remotely during the day, Monday through Friday. Under general supervision, the Coding Specialist II performs functions associated with assigning appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters. The role is available to candidates residing in the listed eligible non-Minnesota states.

Requirements

Completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)-approved coding program, or an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)-approved program for Certified Coding Specialist, or a Health Information Technician two-year degree, or a Health Information Administrator four-year degree.
One year of coding experience is preferred, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through an AAPC-recognized program, or as a Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through an AHIMA-recognized program.

Nice To Haves

Interventional Radiology experience.
One year of coding experience.

Responsibilities

Assign appropriate ICD, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M codes, as applicable, to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient or inpatient encounters while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate and meeting productivity standards.
Abstract demographic and clinical data for performance improvement, research, reporting, and reimbursement purposes using a computerized encoding system.
Validate charges on accounts and charge sessions.
Interact effectively with providers and ancillary staff to clarify coding issues.
Maintain statistics, records, and logs related to the assigned work area.
Assist with training and in-services for students and new employees in assigned areas, as directed by management.
Stay current on coding updates as directed by management, including ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT, and E&M coding guidelines and methodologies, as well as applicable payor requirement changes.
Keep management informed of coding problems and issues.
Represent coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management.
Participate in other duties as assigned after receiving appropriate training.