Certified Coding Specialist- Hospital

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $24.57 to $36.86 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

• At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
• ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding experience required
• RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation required
• One year coding experience

Job Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
• Utilizes the DRG grouper, APC grouper, and other computer-based programs to ensure optimal reimbursement.
• Assists in the data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
• Remains current on insurance payer guidelines by reviewing monthly news bulletins.
• Monitors the timeliness of documentation to identify any areas that need to be evaluated.
• Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
• Manages assigned work list for account denials and insurance inquiries.
• Works on various departmental reports as assigned.
• Attends available training to remain current with coding guidelines as they change.
• Other duties as assigned.