• Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    _*SUMMARY:*_

    We are currently seeking a*Coding Specialist II*to join our Hospital Billing OP Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remotely (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% 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 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*/

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    * 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

    **Title:** *Coding Specialist II, Hospital Billing OP Coding*

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *250388*