Fairview Health Services
Lead Coding Professional
Fairview Health Services, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Fairview Health Services - Lead Coding Professional - Remote - St Paul, Minnesota
This is a clinical coding position for an experienced coding analyst lead who performs complex coding and serves as a resource for complex coding questions. Coding analyst leads analyze clinical documentation; assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, and, in some cases, level of service codes for complex cases; and abstract the codes and other clinical data. This information is then used to determine reimbursement levels, assess quality of care, study patterns of illness and injuries, compare healthcare data between facilities and between physicians, and meet regulatory and payer reporting requirements. Coding analyst leads also resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies and provide feedback to providers on the quality of their documentation and charging. The coding lead will provide and oversee the training of new and existing staff. Coding leads are responsible for ensuring that the department’s coding tip sheets are maintained and kept up to date with coding changes based on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding guidelines.Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow the link here to learn more information:Fairview BenefitsResponsibilities:Provide/oversee training to new or current staff as directed.Educate and advise coding staff on the correct use of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding guidelines.Provide day-to-day work queue work direction and staffing based on manager guidelines.Monitor work queue for older charges or incorrect routing. Perform diagnostic and/or procedural coding at an advanced level to ensure proper reimbursement, accurate database information, and to maintain skills.Investigate and propose solutions to identified problems or variations in coding practice.Assist in developing tip sheets and presentation materials. Actively participate in creating, implementing, and presenting improvements to staff and management.Conduct monthly/bi-weekly department meetings and assist in conducting daily huddles with staff in coordination with Supervisor and Manager.Act as liaison between departments to analyze and coordinate changes in workflow.Complete projects as assigned.Perform other responsibilities as needed/assigned.Setup and provide ongoing remote or in-person learning to staff regarding coding practices.May maintain a higher-level profile in Epic and any respective work queue requirements.May be solely responsible for patient complaint and follow-up work.Direct coding of charges (40% of the time).Contact Move/Chart correction.Responsible for PB CloudMed Rollout.Train new staff, develop/maintain tip sheets, and provide day-to-day direction.Qualifications:Required Education:Coding certification or Associate degree in HIM.Required Experience:3 years of coding-related experience such as coding, abstracting, DRG assignment, data quality in coding function, as required by position.Preferred Education and Experience:5+ years of coding-related experience such as coding, abstracting, APC assignment, data quality in coding function as required by position.Experience in a variety of specialty coding areas and/or hold multiple credentials.Preferred License/Certification/Registration:Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Other approved certified specialty credentialEEO Statement:EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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This is a clinical coding position for an experienced coding analyst lead who performs complex coding and serves as a resource for complex coding questions. Coding analyst leads analyze clinical documentation; assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, and, in some cases, level of service codes for complex cases; and abstract the codes and other clinical data. This information is then used to determine reimbursement levels, assess quality of care, study patterns of illness and injuries, compare healthcare data between facilities and between physicians, and meet regulatory and payer reporting requirements. Coding analyst leads also resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies and provide feedback to providers on the quality of their documentation and charging. The coding lead will provide and oversee the training of new and existing staff. Coding leads are responsible for ensuring that the department’s coding tip sheets are maintained and kept up to date with coding changes based on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding guidelines.Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement, and more! Please follow the link here to learn more information:Fairview BenefitsResponsibilities:Provide/oversee training to new or current staff as directed.Educate and advise coding staff on the correct use of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding guidelines.Provide day-to-day work queue work direction and staffing based on manager guidelines.Monitor work queue for older charges or incorrect routing. Perform diagnostic and/or procedural coding at an advanced level to ensure proper reimbursement, accurate database information, and to maintain skills.Investigate and propose solutions to identified problems or variations in coding practice.Assist in developing tip sheets and presentation materials. Actively participate in creating, implementing, and presenting improvements to staff and management.Conduct monthly/bi-weekly department meetings and assist in conducting daily huddles with staff in coordination with Supervisor and Manager.Act as liaison between departments to analyze and coordinate changes in workflow.Complete projects as assigned.Perform other responsibilities as needed/assigned.Setup and provide ongoing remote or in-person learning to staff regarding coding practices.May maintain a higher-level profile in Epic and any respective work queue requirements.May be solely responsible for patient complaint and follow-up work.Direct coding of charges (40% of the time).Contact Move/Chart correction.Responsible for PB CloudMed Rollout.Train new staff, develop/maintain tip sheets, and provide day-to-day direction.Qualifications:Required Education:Coding certification or Associate degree in HIM.Required Experience:3 years of coding-related experience such as coding, abstracting, DRG assignment, data quality in coding function, as required by position.Preferred Education and Experience:5+ years of coding-related experience such as coding, abstracting, APC assignment, data quality in coding function as required by position.Experience in a variety of specialty coding areas and/or hold multiple credentials.Preferred License/Certification/Registration:Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Other approved certified specialty credentialEEO Statement:EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
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