About the position
Assists in the provision of an efficient and effective clinical coding service within Carle by providing accurate and timely auditing and coding education to providers and coding team members to include CPT EM coding, CPT Procedural Coding, ICD10CM and ICD10 PCS coding, as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular coding audits to Carle medical staff and HIM coding team members specific to CPT E/M, CPT Procedural, ICD10CM and ICD10 PCS coding
- Provide education as needed, either one on one or in group format to Carle medical staff and HIM coding team members
- Compile and track statistics related to the audit process
- Attend meetings as required with providers and coding team members on topics related to coding and auditing
- Develop education materials related to coding for coding team members and providers in formats such as power point and LMS system
- Assist Coding Audit and Education Supervisor in managing audits and audit schedules
- Meet with Compliance Billing Administrator and Compliance team regularly to review audits and attend meetings as required on topics related to coding and auditing education needs and follow up
- Work with HIM Coding management team to establish coding guidelines and assure coding team audits are completed timely
- Report compliance or other concerns directly to HIM Director as needed or indicated
Requirements
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPCH) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Benefits
- Compensation range: $25.18 per hour - $42.05 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
