Fairview Health Services Looking for Remote: Emergency Medicine Hospital and Professional Billing Auditing and Education Coding Analyst at Saint Paul, MN, USA Full Time

3.4 Full-time 7 hours ago Full Job Description Overview: Fairview Health Services has an immediate opening for an Emergency Medicine Hospital and Professional Billing Auditing and Education Coding Analyst to work remotely. Based out of the Midway Corporate Campus, this position will support the Coding Quality and Support Department. This position is full time (80 hours every 2 weeks) and is eligible for benefits. This is clinical coding position for an experienced coding specialist who is an auditor and a trainer. Level 4 coding specialists analyze clinical documentation; assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, and, in some cases, level of service codes for complex case; and abstract the codes and other clinical data. This information is then used to determine reimbursement levels, assess quality of care, study patterns of illness and injuries, compare healthcare data between facilities and between physicians, and meet regulatory and payer reporting requirements. Level 4 coding specialists also resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies, and provide feedback to providers on the quality of their documentation and charging. In addition, a level 4 coding specialist performs pre-billing reviews of specific types of cases deemed difficult to code and prone to error, performs coding audits, and trains new coding staff, monitoring performance and providing feedback, as needed. Hiring Process If your skills and experience appear to align with those of the position, you may be asked to participate in a pre-recorded video interview. The recorded video interviews are reviewed by our hiring team and provide the reviewers with insights on the skills, attributes and experiences you possess that will allow you to be successful in your role. You will be notified by email or phone if selected for the next stage of our recruitment process. At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Fairview applicant profile at this link. Responsibilities/Job Description: Code and abstract clinical and demographic data for inpatient, outpatient, or clinic encounters using standardized coding regulations, abstracting rules, and Fairview guidelines. Expert knowledge of ICD9 and CPT and related coding/abstracting rules and guidelines Expert knowledge of medical terminology Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology Expert knowledge of relationship of disease management, medications and ancillary test results on diagnoses assigned Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic health record Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve quality of the clinical documentation, severity and reimbursement levels assigned, integrity of data reported. Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve quality of the clinical documentation, severity and reimbursement levels assigned, integrity of data reported. Expert knowledge of ICD0 and CPT and related coding/abstracting rules and regulations Expert knowledge of medical terminology Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology Expert knowledge of relationship of disease management, medications and ancillary test results on diagnoses assigned Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic health record Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills Audit and educate multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, as it pertains to frequently changing mandated rules, regulations and guidelines Expert knowledge of ICD0 and CPT and related coding/abstracting rules and regulations Expert knowledge of medical terminology Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology Expert knowledge of relationship of disease management, medications and ancillary test results on diagnoses assigned Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic health record Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to prepare educational materials for staff and physicians. Train new coding staff. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Knowledge of developmental stages and age appropriate outcomes and interventions Ability to accept cultural differences Demonstrates Commitment to Customers Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees Demonstrates Commitment to Fairview Qualifications: Minimum: Education: Certificate program in coding, associate degree in HIM, or equivalent healthcare coding experience. License/Certification/Registration: Inpatient Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Outpatient or Professional Fee Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) , Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H) Experience: Five years of relevant coding experience. Preferred: Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM. License/Certification/Registration: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA – 4 year degree) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT – 2 year degree) plus additional coding credential Experience: Eight years of relevant coding experience. Additional Requirements: Basic knowledge of Windows-based computer software, telephone and voicemail system, laser printer, copy and fax machines