What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Documentation Liaison - Remote position at Fairview Health Services?
We at M Health Fairview are looking for a Coding Documentation Liaison to join our team! This is a fully remote position approved for a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) on the day shift.
Coding Documentation Liaison. Documentation Liaison of Coding Quality and Support is a highly motivated professional who can work with many different roles and influence the need for correct coding and compliance. Coding Documentation Liaisons perform retrospective and prospective Quality Assurance Checks and provide tailored education to providers and coding staff on a regular basis. This role is responsible for one or more Coding and Documentation Quality and Education functions including professional services, hospital billing outpatient services, hospital billing inpatient services. Coding Documentation Liaisons analyze clinical documentation verifying appropriate diagnosis, procedure, DRG, level of service for both revenue and compliance opportunities. Coding Documentation Liaisons analyze documentation and coding reports to identify quality, educational opportunities, and compliance risks to meet regulatory and payer reporting requirements. Coding Documentation Liaisons work collaboratively with Service Line/Domain leaders, providers, coding leaders/staff, compliance, Informatics, Revenue Integrity, Denials, and other key stakeholders to improve the quality of documentation and coding to resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies.
Responsibilities Job Description
Job Expectations:
Conducts formal meetings and/or team meetings in lieu of Manager as designated.
Successfully develops and strategizes project plans for delivering highly skilled coding and documentation support and training to a multispecialty system
Organize, analyze, and present data for the purpose of working with Service Line/Domain executives and leaders, Practice Managers and other stakeholders throughout the organization to outline and institute strategies for improvement.
Analyze charging practices through financial and activity reports, as well as documentation review, to identify potential opportunities for revenue capture and recognize areas of compliance concern.
Determines priorities, schedules, and assigns work as required.
Develops, revises, and maintains work unit policies and procedures.
Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance, supports objectives and goals of the department, and assess areas of personal and professional growth.
Develop and execute departmental review projects with measurable financial, quality and/or compliance goals per analysis findings.
Compose correspondence or prepare reports on own initiatives.
Leads governance taskforce workgroups as assigned.
May compose correspondence or prepare reports on own initiatives.
Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve the quality of clinical documentation, severity and reimbursement levels assigned, and integrity of data reported.
Audit and educate multidisciplinary team members, including providers, as it pertains to frequently changing mandated rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Meet quality assurance schedule deadlines to meet the organizational corporate compliance report out and departmental standards.
New provider onboarding to include standard coding and documentation practices at Corporate Orientation, weekly audits and provide 1:1 tailored education.
Develop educational material based on audit findings, trends and/or regulatory guidelines to meet coding and documentation rules.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine and address trends and educational needs. Make recommendations for efficiency related to edits/hold bills based on findings.
Assists in reviewing and makes recommendations for physician template updates based on yearly coding changes.
Create tip sheets, newsletters, hot topics for department and/or organizational use.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
Associate degree in HIM, or equivalent healthcare coding experience.
Required Experience
Five years of relevant coding experience.
Required License/Certification/Registration
Inpatient Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Outpatient or Professional Fee Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H)
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in HIM or higher
Preferred Experience
Eight years of relevant coding experience.
Preferred License/Certification/Registration
Inpatient Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Outpatient or Professional Fee Coding: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H)
Additional Requirements:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft-based computer software
Expert knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT and related coding/abstracting rules and guidelines
Expert knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology
Expert knowledge of relationships 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 coding staff and providers
Ability to accept cultural differences
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.