Lead Coding Specialist I

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

35d

About The Position

The Lead for Coding Specialist I (CS I) assists the Outpatient Coding Supervisor, Clinic and Outpatient with oversight of daily coding operations. This may include work volume and distribution, workflow evaluations and testing. This position may also include reviewing and reconciling reports, providing coding training within the Outpatient Coding Division and performing research on coding issues. In addition, the Lead CS I analyzes and interprets documentation in the patient record to accurately code and abstract data for diagnostic and clinic patient records as well as provides coverage to Emergency Department (ED) diagnosis and procedure coding (no charging) for the JHHS enterprise. The Lead Coding Specialist I will also be responsible for using revenue management software to identify and resolve coding and claim edits. Utilizing a computerized encoder and multiple databases, abstracts data from clinical documentation in the electronic health record, and assigns classification codes in accordance with Federal, State, and organizational guidelines to ensure accurate and timely billing and reporting. Queries physicians as needed to clarify documentation necessary to ensure accurate code assignment. Organizes and prioritizes work to meet goals and timelines. Maintains and expands knowledge of coding and sequencing guidelines to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Active approved coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA upon hire.
Two years coding experience

Nice To Haves

Associates or higher degree in health information management or healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Outpatient Coding Supervisor with oversight of daily coding operations.
Reviews and reconciles reports.
Provides coding training within the Outpatient Coding Division.
Performs research on coding issues.
Analyzes and interprets documentation in the patient record to accurately code and abstract data for diagnostic and clinic patient records.
Provides coverage to Emergency Department (ED) diagnosis and procedure coding (no charging) for the JHHS enterprise.
Responsible for using revenue management software to identify and resolve coding and claim edits.
Abstracts data from clinical documentation in the electronic health record, and assigns classification codes in accordance with Federal, State, and organizational guidelines to ensure accurate and timely billing and reporting.
Queries physicians as needed to clarify documentation necessary to ensure accurate code assignment.
Organizes and prioritizes work to meet goals and timelines.
Maintains and expands knowledge of coding and sequencing guidelines to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.