• Coding/Documentation Specialist (Full-Time)

    The Iowa Clinic (West Des Moines, IA)


    Coding/Documentation Specialist (Full-Time)

     

    Quality/Care Management West Des Moines, Iowa

     

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    Description

    Performs reviews of coded encounters to ensure that all HCC, ICD-10, E/M, and CPT codes assigned are accurate, supported by appropriate clinical documentation. Conducts chart reviews on inpatient and clinic records for documentation deficiencies. Ensures documentation and clinical records are in compliance with standards and policies. Provides education, to the providers and biller/coders, and develops learning materials.

    What you need:

    *Strong clinical background preferred. CMA, LPN, or RN preferred.

    *Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent experience preferred - or willingness to obtain certificate.

    *Four years previous clinical or medical office related experience preferred.

    *Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of medical coding and terminology, and government and/or payer regulations and rules required.

    *Experience in chart auditing strongly preferred.

    What you will do:

    1. Develop and maintain a productive and collaborative coding optimization and chart audit process for,HCC, ICD-10, E/M and CPT coding, and PCMH compliance.

    2. Develop and maintain monitoring of educational training programs by tracking formal training, addressing the needs for periodic education to providers and staff, and enhanced education for newly hired providers and staff.

    3. Develops and presents on-going educational programs on coding, documentation and chart reviews for small and large groups including, but not limited to, physician specialty groups, new employees and physicians of the organization, medical residents and others as required or requested.

    4. Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.

     

    Why Work at The Iowa Clinic?

     

    At The Iowa Clinic, our physicians and employees are our most valued resource and the differentiator in the service and care we provide. We exemplify our Star Values of Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Stewardship which enables a work environment where each individual can contribute and excel.

     

    The Iowa Clinic values the diversity and unique skills and talents of each individual and strives to create a workplace that supports and develops its people.

     

    The Iowa Clinic is locally owned by doctors living and working in our communities. That means decisions about patient care are determined by you and your physician, not someone else. We are proud that our 250+ healthcare providers consistently rank top in quality and outcomes as recognized by Iowa’s largest health insurer.

     

    We also offer competitive benefits – including one of the most generous 401(k) employer profit sharing programs in the metro!