Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding

SUMMARY :

We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This role is 0.375 FTE (30 hours per pay period) will primarily work remotely (Day, M - F).

Purpose of this position : Under general supervision, performs all functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD, HCPCS / CPT, and E&M codes for outpatient and / or inpatient encounters

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.

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% 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

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

License / Certifications