What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telehealth Coding Coordinator position at Mercy?
This is a hybrid - work from home position
Must reside in MO, AR or OK
Overview:
- The Telehealth Coding Coordinator has a primary responsibility of ensuring coding for telehealth consultations is appropriate.
- The Telehealth Coding Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient and/or outpatient visits to determine appropriate charge and modifier assignments as described by the physician(s) of record.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- In addition, the Telehealth Coding Coordinator must maintain expert level knowledge for telehealth regulations across multiple states.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: Five years coding in a Medical setting. Experience coding telehealth claims preferred.
Certification/Registration: CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based), CPC (Certified Professional Coder) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist), or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) if required.
Other Skills and Knowledge: CPT and HCPCS coding, Computer skills with Windows, Medical terminology skills. ICD-10-CM, CPT, and various reference books. Must have ability to meet deadlines and perform all daily assignments with consistency accuracy. Ability to use logic in determining correct document processing and to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions. Must be detail oriented and have good organizational skills. Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Preferred Experience: Coding (CPT/HCPCS) experience preferred.
Key Mercy Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401k with employer match
- Paid PTO for volunteering
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth!
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