Coding Documentation Liaison

Coding Documentation Liaison. Documentation Liaison of Coding Quality and Support is a highly motivated individual who can work with many different roles and influence the need for correct coding. Coding Documentation Liaisons perform retrospective and prospective reviews and provide 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; assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, DRG, level of service codes and abstract the codes and other clinical data. Coding Documentation Liaisons analyze documentation and coding reports to identify quality and educational opportunities and compliance risks to meet regulatory and payer reporting requirements. Coding Documentation Liaisons work collaboratively with providers, coding staff and key stakeholders to improve the quality of documentation and coding to resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies.

This position is eligible for benefits!

Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (24 days per year starting), and a 403B with up to a 6% employer match; visit www.fairview.org/benefits to learn more and get all the details.

• Code and abstract clinical and demographic data for inpatient, outpatient, or clinic encounters using standardized coding regulations, abstracting rules, and Fairview guidelines.
• 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 audit 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.
• Organize, analyze, and present data for the purpose of working with Department Leaders and other stakeholders throughout the organization to outline and institute strategies for improvement.
• Create tip sheets, newsletters, hot topics for department and/or organizational use.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· Certificate program in coding, associate degree in HIM, or equivalent healthcare coding experience.

· Five years of relevant 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM.

· Eight years of relevant 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)

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