Physician Coding Liaison

Ensemble Health Partners•Work at Home - Minnesota - Other, MN

1d•$57,400 - $99,000•Remote

About The Position

Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference! O.N.E Purpose: Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results. The Opportunity: CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING: Bonus Incentives Paid Certifications Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement This position pays between $57,400 to $99,000 annually based on experience The Physician Coding Liaison is responsible for coordinating physician communications, education, and expertise for the PRC Coding team. This position performs coder communications reviews, serves as the key contact for the specialty, and provides the front-line expertise for their specialty for the company and clients. This role also involves performing root cause analysis of trending identifying coding opportunities, supporting and at times leading coding opportunity improvement projects, and performing special coding projects as determined by leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of medical coding experience, with focus on physician coding, preference for Ortho, Surgical, OB or multispecialty specialties.
Strong knowledge of specialty-specific coding guidelines and regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians, coders, and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to analyze coding trends and implement improvement initiatives.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience working in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate project timelines and physician schedules.
Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.

Nice To Haves

preference for Ortho, Surgical, OB or multispecialty specialties.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor)
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

Responsibilities

Coordinate physician communications, ensuring clear and effective information exchange between the PRC Coding team and physicians.
Answer telephone and email questions for their specialty, including coding escalations within their specialty.
Provide education and training to physicians and coders on specialty-specific coding guidelines and best practices.
Serve as the primary contact for the specialty, addressing inquiries and providing expert guidance on coding-related matters.
Conduct coder communications reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards and workflows aligning with our standard operating models. (i.e. monitoring in-basket-messaging communications timeliness)
Perform root cause analysis to identify coding trends and opportunities for improvement for the specialty.
Support and lead coding opportunity improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Execute special coding projects as assigned by leadership, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Perform production coding as needed to maintain KPI.