What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant position at WellMed Medical Management?
Company Description
WellMed Medical Management is a healthcare delivery company operating in Texas, Florida, and New Mexico, with a focus on changing the face of healthcare delivery for the nation. With a staff of over 25,000 and contracted clinicians, WellMed provides quality healthcare to more than 750,000 patients. Through the WellMed Care Model, the company specializes in keeping patients healthy by providing personalized care from compassionate doctors.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for a Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant located in Austin, TX. The Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant will be responsible for day-to-day clinical coding tasks, conducting coding audits, providing coding education, and ensuring accurate and compliant coding processes.
Qualifications
WellMed Medical Management is a healthcare delivery company operating in Texas, Florida, and New Mexico, with a focus on changing the face of healthcare delivery for the nation. With a staff of over 25,000 and contracted clinicians, WellMed provides quality healthcare to more than 750,000 patients. Through the WellMed Care Model, the company specializes in keeping patients healthy by providing personalized care from compassionate doctors.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for a Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant located in Austin, TX. The Senior Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant will be responsible for day-to-day clinical coding tasks, conducting coding audits, providing coding education, and ensuring accurate and compliant coding processes.
Qualifications
- Clinical Coding expertise
- Nursing background
- Experience in coding audits and education
- Strong knowledge of coding processes and regulations
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficiency in medical terminology and anatomy
- Certification in Clinical Coding (e.g., CPC, CCS, CRC)
- Experience with Medicare Advantage Health Plans is a plus