Coding Specialist Job at HonorHealth

HonorHealth Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Overview:
  • Hybrid role / 100% remote after completion of required training
  • Monday - Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm
  • CPC certification required
  • Coding experience required
  • Ortho or Specilaty experience preferred but not required

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.

HonorHealth is looking for a Professional Coder to support our new Sports Physical Therapy division. This is a dynamic and established team made up of Providers, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Therapy Aides, Reg Sched roles and an Patient Account Representative that provides services to student athletes of all ages in the Scottsdale Unified School District. This is an amazing time to join the Honor Family to support local athletes in their care and recovery through your skills and expertise as a Professional Coder.

The ideal candidate must meet the minimum requirements that include a current CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification and a minimum of two (2) years experience inpatient coding or the ability to code at least code either same day surgery, observation and/or emergency room. Soft skills that will ensure success in the role, but not limited to, detailed oriented, organized, good communication skills and familiar with insurance plans ans billing guidelines.

This is a remote role once job training is complete which could take up to 30 days onsite at the NSSC campus site. Travel to onsite meetings will be required with appropriate notice.

Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

As a community healthcare system, we have a unique responsibility to keep our facilities as safe as possible to protect our patients and team members. With this in mind, we require all new hires to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Qualifications: Education
Other CCS, RHIT, CPC or RHIA certification Required

Experience
2 to 3 years inpatient coding experience or the ability to code at least two of the following patient types: same day surgery, observation, emergency room. Required

Licenses and Certifications
Non Clinical\CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Certified Coding Specialist OR CPC Required
Non Clinical\RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Registered Health Information Technician OR Required
Non Clinical\RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Registered Health Information Administrator Required

Responsibilities: Job Summary
Assign and sequence ICD/CPT diagnostic and procedural codes for designated patient types for data retrieval, billing, and reimbursement. Must be able to code at least two outpatient visit types or possess at least 2 years of IP coding experience or comparable clinical experience. DRG and APC assignment analysis to accurately reflect the diagnosis/procedures documented in the medical record. Documentation assessment and review for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Assist management with assigned special projects which may include training and education.
  • Assign and sequence ICD/CPT diagnostic and procedural codes for designated patient types which may include: inpatient, observation, ambulatory and emergency room records for billing and reimbursement. Review CDI notes in Midas to ensure consistent coding.
  • Review and analyze medical records for DRG/APC assignment to accurately reflect the diagnosis/procedures documented in the medical record.
  • Abstract clinical data, including discharge disposition, accurately after documentation assessment and review to ensure that it is adequate and appropriate to support the diagnoses and procedures selected to be abstracted. Communicate with Medical Staff as appropriate to clarify documentation issues for accurate coding.
  • Assist Patient Financial Services with interpretation and selection of appropriate ICD or CPT codes and /or other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement. Possess knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters.
  • Review and ensure accurate procedure charge capture for Emergency and Observation visit types.
  • Resolves routine coding issues/problems and appropriately seeks assistance from Coding Supervisor.
  • Participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills and keep credentials current..
Facility: HH Medical Group Support Department: Med Grp Billing Services Work Hours: Mon - Fri; 7:30am - 4pm Shift: 01 - Days Position Type: Regular Full-Time



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