Sr Coding Consultant

Description Group Health Cooperative, one of the area's largest employers and a leader in the health care community, is pleased to announce the opening of multiple Senior Coding Consultant positions.
 
The Senior Coding Consultant will ensure that coding and documentation for assigned areas meet Group Health compliance and quality standards. Serve as a coding resource to staff throughout Group Health. Perform needs assessment and implement coding education for practitioners, ancillary staff, Business Operations and CIS staff. Research complex coding issues and maintain a knowledge base regarding policies and guidelines from CMS and other payers. Teach complex coding issues and concepts. Evaluate medical record documentation against coding and billing compliance standards and provide detailed reports of findings. Develop and implement coding improvement plans. Consult with providers and business office staff to advise on coding issues. Serve as a committee member for project work related to coding and documentation issues.  These positions will be based in Seattle, but will be expected to travel between the various Group Health locations.

Requirements Experience requirements Minimum:  5 years progressively responsible experience in ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding in a clinic setting, including chart auditing experience. Progressively responsible roles in clinical coding, business and training. Experience in application of compliant coding principles, including Medicare compliance issues.   Preferred:  7 years progressively responsible experience in ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding in a multi-specialty practice, hospital professional and hospital facility settings, including chart auditing experience. Demonstrated success working with delivery system staff, including creating and delivering formal and informal educational programs. Progressive experience in the application of compliant coding information in a complex clinical setting. Demonstrated experience in enterprise clinical information systems (EpicCare). Project management experience in handling complex and sensitive compliance projects.
Knowledge requirements Minimum:  In-depth knowledge of ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding and documentation. Communication, presentation, interpersonal and customer service skills. Conflict resolution and problem solving skills. Leadership skills. Extensive knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement including industry standard billing rules, Medicare, Medicaid, L&I and commercial insurance. Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional approaches. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical science and disease processes, anatomy and physiology. Organizational skills. Experience in application of compliant coding principles, including Medicare compliance issues. Demonstrated ability to implement up to date and compliant coding information in a complex clinical setting. Computer proficiency in a Windows environment, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.   Preferred:  Extensive knowledge of Medicare compliance issues and healthcare coding, billing and reimbursement in a fee-for-service environment. Knowledge of APCs and DRGs. EpicCare and Last Word knowledge. Hospital and clinic experience.
Education requirements Minimum:  Bachelors Degree in healthcare field or education-related major OR 5 years equivalent experience.  Preferred:  Bachelors Degree and additional experience.
Certification requirements Minimum:  CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC-H certificate or eligibility.  Preferred:  CPC or CCS-P.

Group Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.