Certified Coding Specialist

1.0 FTE - Day Shift

Starting Pay - $24.57 to $36.86 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

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
• 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.