• Emergency Department Coding Business Specialist

    Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC)


    Job Summary

    Department: ED Coding

     

    Schedule: Full-time, generally Monday - Friday, holidays and occasional weekends required

    What You'll Do:

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + The ED Coding Business Specialist supports the ED coding program to ensure that Novant is in compliance with industry standards and guidelines.

    + This position is expected to be the subject matter expert for ED and OutPatient Infusion/Transitional Care charge entry:

    + Review edit queues to correct errors of charge entry, use of appropriate modifiers, appropriate charging of multiple IV sites, application of rules related to Left without Being Seen and Left before Treatment completed.

    + Peform charge reconciliation for Emergency Department and Outpatient Infusion/Transitional Care units; print and assists with auditing EMTALA logs for all EDs in the North Carolina market.

    + Evaluate and identify front end- and back-end error trends for training needs and brings them to the attention of the Supervisor.

    You Belong Here:

    Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. At Novant Health, one of our core values is f ostering a culture of belonging for our team members. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

    Responsibilities

    It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

     

    + Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.

    + The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

    + All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

    Qualifications

    + Education: High School Diploma/GED, REQUIRED .

    + Experience: Minimum two years’ experience ED charge entry, REQUIRED . Three years of ED charge entry experience, preferred.

    + Licensure/Certification/Registration: RHIA, RHIT or CPC (A), must secure a minimum of one within eighteen months of hire date, REQUIRED .

    + Additional Skills Required:

    + Excellent Customer service skills.

    + Extensive knowledge of CPT coding principles and guidelines.

    + Extensive knowledge of regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.

    + Detail oriented and analytical in nature.

    + Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, medical terminology.

    + Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work during times of high volume and of unusual need as workload demands.

    + Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations/facilities as needed.

    + Additional Skills Preferred: Ability to navigate CMS website for NCII edits, NCD lCD information as well as the Addendum B.

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    97389