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Responsibilities

Analyze patient accounts and review chart notes, review reports, identify areas of deficiencies and make determinations regarding physician accuracy and education needs. Review denial reports to determine reasons and educational needs. Respond to other areas and departments seeking coding compliance standards and accuracy. Prepare and present coding education sessions to physicians, providers and staff members. Prepare informational materials, research various topics, read newsletters and write related articles for departmental newsletter. Attend seminars and maintain certification. Responsible for leading various projects. Ability to assume more than one role on the team and be able to travel occasionally

Job Title: SR Coding Improvement Specialist

Department:** **KS Plan Advantage-Risk Adjustm

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $65,646 - $81,092 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associates Degree or High School Diploma with 2 years coding experience.

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: ICD10, CPT, HCPCS Coding with 5-6 years coding/abstracting experience

Preferred: EPIC EMR System Experience.

Desktop Publishing Database Management.

Group Presentation Experience

License(s)

Required: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician.

Preferred: N/A

Special Skills

Required: Understanding of EOBs, strong PC skills (Excel/Word).

Training Skills.

Knowledge of Medicare/other government rules and regulations.

Exhibit good leadership skills

Preferred: Commercial, PPO, HMO & Capitated Insurance

Other

Required: Professional grooming and the ability to speak write and understand English.

Knowledge of quality improvement processes.

Demonstrated excellent problem solving, written and verbal skills.

Able to work with people of various educational, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Create and lead project plans and execution.

Maintain direct interaction with manager to ensure project plans are achieved.

Preferred: N/A

**Working Environment:** Office

About Us

Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares.

Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?

+ Medical, Vision, and Dental

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company Matching 401K

+ Employee Reward and Recognition Program

+ Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Continuing Medical Education allowance

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.