What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist- Outpatient position at SYRINGA HOSPITAL & CLINICS?
The primary responsibility of the Coding Specialist II is coding and charge capture for hospital services.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, and CPT-4 codes for services provided in the outpatient hospital and clinic setting.
- Evaluates provider and nursing documentation to ensure adequacy to support charges and for proper code assignment.
- Works with supervisor to provide follow-up education to providers and nurses regarding documentation needs as necessary.
- Data entry of all charges not auto-generated by EHR. Evaluation, with corrections as needed, of all auto-generated charges to ensure these are supported by appropriate documentation.
- Knowledge of, application of, and/or compliance with all billing and coding edits. Knowledge of LCD and NCD guidelines to ensure compliance with these and to provide education to departments that are affected by them.
- Other related duties as assigned.
High School graduate preferred or equivalent with computer skills required.
- Coding certification required and 3-5 years health care industry experience in coding.
- Knowledge of billing preferred.
- Completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology courses required.
- Must be capable of handling multiple tasks quickly, calmly and professionally.
- Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills necessary.
- Must be able to speak and write articulately.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer Paid Retirement Plan starting at 3%
- 457B Plan
- Paid Time off
- Long Term Sick Leave
