[Hiring] Documentation & Coding Consultant @Virginia Mason Medical Center

Role Description

As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures proper reimbursement and compliance with all regulatory statutes. Every day you will work in a consulting capacity, identifying compliance issues and analyzing practice patterns. You will verify charges, ensure optimal reimbursement for the organization, and interpret regulatory changes. To be successful in this role, you will implement the necessary changes and modify VMMC's policies, conveying these changes to the clinical departments. You will possess a strong command of coding guidelines and educate staff thoroughly on compliance requirements.

As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P).
• One (1) year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff.
• Strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one (1:1) communications to large groups.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer.
• Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding.