Certified Coding Specialist
Job Description
The Certified Coding Specialist upholds the critical responsibilities of reviewing electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, and applying ICD and CPT codes, per official coding guidelines, with a specific focus on professional primary care and urgent care visits. The position services as a subject matter expert to providers and staff for questions and updates related to coding.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Required to work in the office at the Michigan City Working Well location a minimum of one day a week. Address: 4111 S Franklin Street
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday | 7:30am - 4 pm
Review and audit EMR content, charts, CPT procedure codes, ICD diagnosis codes, and documentation to ensure accuracy and standard; provide corrective action if needed.
Review MWV, TCM and CCM visits to ensure billing follows Medicare and coding guidelines.
Verify insurance eligibility and update electronic medical record registration as appropriate.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology, and payer specific coding guidelines.
Communicate electronically with the provider and/or staff for documentation or clarification to support codes and communicate concerns to the manager.
QUALIFICATIONSS
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Associate's Degree Health Information Management - Preferred
1 year ICD-10 Coding - Preferred
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required or
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required or
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Required or
Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.