Medical Practice Management - Coding Specialist II

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates reports based on research and findings during coding reviews. Provides consulting services to physicians and clinic facilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides inpatient and outpatient coding support to clients on a regular basis.
• This position is a high volume position, which requires an extremely high accuracy ratio and a significant amount of urgency, as all functions of this position affect reimbursement.
• The incumbent must stay current on all changes and revisions regarding CPT, HCPCs, ICD-9, DRGs, APCs, and revenue codes
• Researches and answers coding questions for internal and external clients
• Provides necessary references to clients in regards to their coding questions in a timely manner
• Conducts coding audits or reviews and reports findings in a report format including recommendations and appendages complete with references.
• Participates on the HIPAA resource team as assigned.
• Acts as a resource regarding workflow, policies and procedures upon request.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in an accredited Health Information Technology program or related field
• 2-5 years of coding experience
• Registered Health Information Technician certification. (RHIT)
• Preferable designations: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Must possess extensive knowledge of clinic billing, diagnosis coding and CPT
• Must possess considerable knowledge of medical/health care terminology
• Knowledge of healthcare systems.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/QUALITIES

•  Demonstrates competencies in accordance with the Performance Management Process, i.e. sound judgment, accurate, professional image, flexibility and handling ambiguity, initiative, problem solving skills, and commitment to teamwork.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, partners, public and external agencies.
• Prompt and dependable attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Requires valid driver’s licenses and a dependable vehicle.
• Requires travel from work at client’s offices using personal vehicle.
• May require out-of-town travel for work at client’s offices using personal vehicle.

EOE

Apply online at www.eidebailly.com/careers by November 22, 2009