Coding Documentation Liaison

Fairview Health Services - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Paul, MN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Coding Documentation Liaison at Fairview Health Services is a critical role focused on ensuring the accuracy and quality of medical coding and documentation. This position involves performing both retrospective and prospective reviews, providing education to healthcare providers and coding staff, and analyzing clinical documentation to assign appropriate codes. The liaison works collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance coding quality, compliance, and educational opportunities, ultimately aiming to improve the integrity of clinical data and reimbursement levels.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract clinical and demographic data for inpatient, outpatient, or clinic encounters using standardized coding regulations and Fairview guidelines.
• Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve the quality of clinical documentation and reimbursement levels.
• Audit and educate multidisciplinary team members, including providers, on frequently changing mandated rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Meet audit schedule deadlines to comply with organizational corporate compliance and departmental standards.
• Onboard new providers with standard coding and documentation practices, including tailored education and weekly audits.
• Develop educational material based on audit findings and regulatory guidelines to meet coding and documentation rules.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to address trends and educational needs in coding and documentation.
• Make recommendations for efficiency related to edits and hold bills based on findings.
• Organize, analyze, and present data to outline and institute strategies for improvement with Department Leaders and stakeholders.
• Create tip sheets, newsletters, and hot topics for departmental and organizational use.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certificate program in coding, associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM), or equivalent healthcare coding experience.
• Five years of relevant coding experience.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) for inpatient coding.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Professional (CCS-P), or Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) for outpatient or professional fee coding.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in HIM.
• Eight years of relevant coding experience.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off