[Hiring] Inpatient Profee Coding Specialist @CorroHealth

Role Description

Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for a minimum of 1-4 specialties.

• Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
• Calculate ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels by using an algorithm created by our company.
• Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
• Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
• Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS.
• Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
• Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
• Maintain at least one credential through either AAPC or AHIMA.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.

Qualifications

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
• Must have at least a minimum of 2 years of on-the-job experience.
• Experience at a teaching hospital preferred.
• Experience with split shared services a plus.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

Physical Demands

• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment.
• The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required.
• At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods.
• Infrequently, Team Members must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Team Members may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.