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*_SUMMARY:_*

We are currently seeking a*Coding Liaison*to join our Professional Billing Codingteam. This full-time role is designated for the day shift and is primarily remote (approximately 90%). However, occasional on-site presence may be required based on operational needs.

*Purpose of this position:*Provides support, education, and feedback to the Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Residents, and Coding Staff on documentation guidelines and billing trends//

*_RESPONSIBILITIES:_*

* Assists with New Provider Onboarding

* Presents education points and/or findings to Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Residents, and Coding Staff regarding coding and billing trends and related quality metrics

* Develops and executes departmental review projects with measurable financial and/or compliance goals per analysis findings

* Organizes, analyzes, and presents data for the purpose of supporting Department Chiefs, Practice Managers, and other stakeholders throughout the organization to outline and institute strategies for improvement

* Collaborates with other departments and key stakeholders to determine trends and educational needs

* Analyzes provider documentation and billing practices through financial and coding activity reports, as well as documentation reviews, to identify potential opportunities for revenue capture and recognize areas of compliance concern

* Performs a detailed annual review of CPT and ICD-10-CM which includes identifying codes that have been deleted, added, or replaced; identifies description changes and communicating these changes to clinical departments that will be impacted

* Supports clinical areas and departments in charge capture and coding accuracy to ensure organization-wide uniformity of charges and coding for similar products and procedures

* Identifies/investigates issues with medical necessity, coding, and billing that reduce reimbursement; recommends action steps and works collaboratively with the department to improve processes when operational weaknesses and/or compliance issues are found

* Conducts annual provider quality reviews to evaluate the appropriateness of services and procedures billed based on supporting documentation; evaluates appropriateness of diagnoses (ICD) and procedural (CPT) codes billed for services; evaluates adequacy of documentation to meet the Teaching Physician guidelines; evaluates level of service billed for evaluation and management (E/M) services, evaluates appropriateness of modifier usage

* Other duties as assigned

*_QUALIFICATIONS:_*

/*Minimum Qualifications:*/

* Two (2) years post-secondary education in HIM field

-OR-

* Three (3) years external coding/reimbursement experience

-OR-

* An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

/*Preferred Qualifications:*/

* Bachelor’s Degree in health related field

/*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:*/

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Comfortable discussing patient care/clinical presentation of the patient (as it relates to quality metrics and coding) with providers

* Able to present to both small and large (up to 100) groups

* Initiates judgment, makes decisions, and works autonomously

* Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of authority within the organization

* Problem solving and conflict resolution

* Analytical and critical thinking skills

/*License/Certifications:*/

* RN

* CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, RHIA

* CDIP, CCDS

**Title:** *Coding Liaison, Professional Billing Coding*

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

**Requisition ID:** *251859*