Family Medicine Coder (Coding Specialist 2)

Participate in Enterprise Coding education sessions, Kaizen events, maintain CEUs, stay informed of current trends in coding.

Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED.

Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Certification in one of the following coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; OR Equivalent certification.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; OR

Equivalent certification.

Accredited Coding Program required: AAPC Boot Camp, AHIMA Coding Boot Camp.

Knowledge of OPPS guidelines and both CPT Inpatient and Outpatient coding guidelines. CCI edits and familiarity with medical necessity guidelines, NCD and LCD requirements.

Experience using an EMR.

Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates.

Proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.

Ability to work as a team player.

Must be able to pass internal coding test.

Some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding.

Experience using EPIC, 3M encoder.

Days of work are variable, could include rotating weekend days. Department Core hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00am -10:00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.

This position is a telecommuting position.