PB Coder (Coding Specialist ll)

Overview

This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physician’s fees and / or facility fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.

• For Professional Services coding positions : This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and applying the correct coding and modifiers to evaluation and management services and non-surgical procedural services. This position ensures that the documentation supports the levels or types of service billed, ensures the documentation is in compliance with Medicare / Medicaid billing regulations, and provider documentation guidelines, CPT documentation and CMS coding guidelines.
• Responsible for meeting performance standards set for accurate and timely submission of charges and coding for professional and facility services rendered at OHSU / HMC.
• Working in collaboration with Enterprise Coding Leadership and billing departments, provide technical expertise regarding a broad range of third-party payer and reimbursement issues.
• Orient peer coders or new hires to specified coding assignments.
• Requires maintaining an hourly productivity standard and quality standards as set by Enterprise Coding and based on Industry Standards.
• Will require attendance of Enterprise Coding and Clinical Department meetings via conference call and WebEx.
• Coding Work Queue assignment will vary based on business needs or management assignment.

Function / Duties of Position

Coding :

Department Support :

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Pay Range : $31.79 - $42.97 per hour

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or