Coding Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 3+ years of coding experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery or Vascular Surgery coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• PC and Computer application knowledge and experience.
• Navigational and basic functional expertise in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organization skills, communication, time management, trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet short- and long-term timelines.
• Experience with EPIC and previous use of coding software tools.
• 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.
• Candidate must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, preferred with the addition of CCVTC and/or CIRCC): CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician).

Nice To Haves

• CPC, preferred with the addition of CCVTC and/or CIRCC

Responsibilities

• Code claims directly from the medical record/operative report according to coding guidelines.
• Accurate and timely completion of work queues as assigned.
• Track and identify trends within charge review and follow up work queues and assist leadership in the resolution of those trends and/or educational needs.
• Assists with research of denied claims.
• Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations.
• Must be able to achieve individual quality and productivity performance metrics in daily duties as set by coding leadership.
• Provide and/or assist with provider education, as well as the development of educational tools.
• Communicates professionally with physicians, management, and peers.
• Participates in all educational activities including coding meetings/calls necessary to provide information relating to coding and compliance.
• Remains abreast of changes to current payer guidelines, Correct Coding Initiative edits, and Local/National Coverage Determinations for accuracy in Coding and mentors team members regarding coding guidelines and accuracy.
• Assists with training of other coders.
• Takes initiative for learning new skills and willingness to participate and share expertise on projects, committees and other activities as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for job performance.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in a specific coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
• Possible travel for education sessions, CME events, etc. as defined by Physician Revenue Cycle Leadership.

Benefits

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
• healthcare
• time off
• retirement
• well-being programs
• professional development
• quarterly and annual incentive programs