Coding Specialist- Patient Accounts - Nationwide Children's Hospital

The Coding Specialist is responsible for analysis and review of medical record documentation, accurate coding, accurate review of CCI edits, research and compliance with federal regulations by diagnosis assignment of ICD-10 and/or CPT codes for outpatient medical services as indicated. Also responsible for researching newly identified diagnoses and/or procedures for code assignments and performing related miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Schedule: Contingent, Non-Benefits Eligible

Work environment: Fully on-site for the first 90 days for training purposes, eligible to become fully remote afterwards based on productivity levels. Staff required to attend on-site meeting once per month. 

Location: 3700 Corporate Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43231

United States

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• Utilizing 3M, CPT, and ICD-10-CM coding books/software assigns CPT and/or ICD-10-CM codes to medical services or charges.
• Completes required research to ensure compliance with CCI edits – CPT and ICD-10 coding standards.
• Utilizes EPIC workflow to review account CCI edits and resolves as appropriate
• Perform charge reconciliations to ensure all charges are being captured.
• Maintains updated knowledge of coding requirements; including continuing education and certification renewal.
• Reviews and performs necessary coding and billing corrections for all insurance coding and medical necessity denials.
• Assists the billing staff with coding questions.
• Consistently meets the department specific standards for quantity standard.
• Consistently codes 95% accuracy rate or better (quality standard).
• Utilizes Internet and other resources to research newly identified diagnosis and/or other procedures.
• Researches CPT and ICD-10 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
• Acts as a liaison between the denials team, billers, clinical staff and leadership in resolving billing and reimbursement issues.
•  Conduct billing and coding compliance documentation review, which may include review of out-patient medical records to determine appropriateness of procedure and diagnosis coding, as well as, evaluation and management coding. 
• Conduct analysis and be able to apply state and federal healthcare or related regulations to different questions, projects or inquiries.
• Conduct coding and billing education sessions with the practitioners and other staff who may be involved in coding and billing. 
• Handle inquiries from the department’s customers on billing and coding compliance-related questions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

•           High school diploma or equivalent

•           RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC or COC certification required

•           Good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

•           Must possess high degree of professional competency for coding, accuracy in all details

•           Must possess a self-directed work ethic

•           Strong problem-solving, collaboration and interpersonal skills

•           Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure

•           Ability to maintain and establish strong working relationships with physicians and support staff

•           Intermediary skills in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook required

•           Previous professional or facility coding experience (5+ years) with documented education in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required

•           Working knowledge of EPIC preferred

•           Pediatric coding and billing a plus

•           Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and deadlines

•           Analytical and organizational skills a must for analyzing clinical information and data

•           Effective communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to work with physicians and other caregivers regarding coding issues

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet