What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital position at Olmsted Medical Center?
1.0 FTE - Day Shift
Starting Pay- $24.09 - $30.11
Work must be performed from within the State of Minnesota
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience required
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required
- ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, APC, and DRG coding experience required
- RHIT or CPC certification or accreditation required
- One year coding experience
Job Responsibilities:
- Assigns ICD-10, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, modifiers, and CPT codes.
- Utilizes the DRG grouper, APC grouper, and other computer-based programs to ensure optimal reimbursement.
- Assists in the data collection for concurrent chart reviews on admissions.
- Remains current on insurance payer guidelines by reviewing monthly news bulletins.
- Monitors the timeliness of documentation to identify any areas that need to be evaluated.
- Assists in monitoring pre-claim edit data to ensure correct claims are billed.
- Manages assigned work list for account denials and insurance inquiries.
- Works on various departmental reports as assigned.
- Attends available training to remain current with coding guidelines as they change.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $24 - $30