[Hiring] Per Diem Coding Specialist II @Mass General Brigham

Role Description

Responsible for ensuring proper coding compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.

• Assign appropriate diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS) to patient encounters based on medical documentation, physician notes, and other relevant information.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, including those outlined by the American Medical Association (AMA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory bodies.
• Analyze medical records, including physician notes, laboratory results, radiology reports, and operative reports, to extract pertinent information for coding purposes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in coding assignments to ensure proper reimbursement and minimize claim denials.
• Utilize coding software, encoders, and electronic health record systems to facilitate the coding process.
• Support coding compliance efforts by participating in coding audits, internal or external coding reviews, and documentation improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of coding activities, including tracking productivity, coding accuracy rates, and any coding-related issues or challenges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred
• Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred
• Medical Coding Experience 2-3 Years Required
• In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in hospital billing.
• Familiar with coding guidelines and regulations, including those set by the AMA, CMS, and other relevant organizations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to accurately interpret medical documentation and assign appropriate codes.
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes to support accurate coding.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with healthcare providers and billing staff.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Remote Type: Remote
• Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $22.22 - $31.71/Hourly
• Grade: 4

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.