Coding Specialist Job more... ?January 07, 2011 (last updated 1 hour 3 min ago)
Job Posting Number: 722BR
Job Posting Title: Coding Specialist
Work Site: FL - Clinic Campus
Department: Coding Operations
Job Description:
Demonstrates expert job knowledge and applies current billing and coding regulations, policies, and procedures along with effective decision-making and problem solving skills in the outpatient and inpatient coding process. Reviews medical records and understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. Abstracts medical records and identifies and assigns appropriate ICD-9CM diagnosis codes, and surgical CPT codes for services including consultations, procedures, and tests. Assigns appropriate CPT modifiers and prices to surgical procedures performed at Mayo Clinic. Ensures appropriate DRG assignment for inpatient services. May provide education/support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Is flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the work environment. Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Contributes to a positive departmental image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, teamwork and mutual respect. Practices continuous improvement. Extensively uses computers and is proficient in various administrative software products to support coding activities.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in a healthcare related program with RHIT or CPC or CCS certification, OR Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related program and RHIA or CPC or CCS certification, OR Bachelor's Degree in any field with a CCS certification and four years of inpatient coding experience.
Other Qualifications:
Requires a good understanding of CPT, ICD-9CM coding, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications. Knowledge of and experience with Finance systems and applications required. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of ICD-9 coding. Demonstrates knowledge of CPT coding and use of modifiers. Demonstrates appropriate and accurate evaluations of procedures and diagnoses. Demonstrates basic knowledge of computerized system to obtain information. Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare and departmental guidelines. Understands compliance and performs tasks accordingly. Maintains neat and orderly workstation and answers telephone with courtesy. Respects diverse opinions and responds to co-workers in a customer-friendly manner.
License or Certification RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CPC credentials.
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours/Pay Period: 24-80
Schedule Details: Monday - Friday
Compensation Detail: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $17.95/hr.
Staffing Specialist: Anna Karsner
Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action / equal opportunity educator and employer.
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