Coding Specialist II, Professional Billing Coding

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Professional Billing Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remote (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%25 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:

• Must have completed an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program, -OR- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program for: Certified Coding Specialist, -OR- Health Information Technician (2 year degree), -OR- Health Information Administrator (4 year degree)

-PLUS-

• One year of coding experience is preferred

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

License/Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by an AAPC recognized program, -OR- Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), -OR- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by an AHIMA recognized program