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Coding Specialist-AR Management (Prof)

MetroHealth

Cleveland, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable Management, Affordable Housing, Billing, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Communication Skills, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Care, Environmental Economics, Health Information Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Reimbursement, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Legal, Manual Dexterity, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Outpatient Care, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Safety/Work Safety, System Operations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
1 day ago
Location: MetroHealth Old Brooklyn Campus

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 8am-4:30pm

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Assigns diagnostic/procedure codes and appropriate variable visit charge codes in accordance with the standards of the department and/or assigned area(s). Follows up on all incomplete and/or inaccurate codes, and continuously monitors codes for accuracy. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required: HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam. Possesses one or more of the following certifications: • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA. • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA. • Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) from AHIMA. • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). • Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). • Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) from the AAPC. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comprehensive understanding of the Health Care Financing Administration (HFCA) billing practices, and health care issues effecting billing and reimbursement. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred: Associate's Degree in Health Care Administration or a related field, or at least one year of experience with professional Fee-For-Service (FFS) coding in a hospital/physician's billing office. Proficiency in at least one area of specialty coding, ideally from the AHIMA or the AAPC. Strong analytical skills and adept problem-solving abilities. Two years of CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-9 coding, with an emphasis in physician reimbursement. Computerized billing system experience.

Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.

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