What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist II, Professional Billing Coding position at Hennepin Healthcare?
SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Coding Specialist II to join our Professional Billing Coding team. This full-time role will primarily work remotely (SHIFT: days). 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, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, 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:
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: - Must have completed an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program, -OR- 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: - 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
