Coding Analyst - Remote
Fairview Health Services
Overview Are you a Coding Analyst looking to join an outstanding organization? This position is full-time, remote position, working 80 hours biweekly, This is a clinical coding position for an experienced coding analyst. Coding analysts analyze clinical documentation; assign appropriate diagnosis, procedure, and, in some cases, level of service codes; 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 specialists also resolve clinical documentation and charge capture discrepancies and provide feedback to providers on the quality of their documentation and charging. Responsibilities Job Description Job Expectations: Code and abstract clinical and demographic data for inpatient, outpatient, or clinic encounters using standardized coding regulations, abstracting rules, and Fairview guidelines. Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve quality of the clinical documentation, severity and reimbursement levels assigned, integrity of data reported. Educate multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, about frequently changing mandated rules, regulations and guidelines to ensure a complaint claim. Meet departmental quality and productivity standards. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT and related coding/abstracting rules and guidelines. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Knowledge of relationship of disease management, medications and ancillary test results on diagnoses assigned. Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic health record. Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Organization Expectations, as applicable: Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respectful manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver. Fulfills all organizational requirements Completes all required learning relevant to the role Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education Certificate program in coding or associate degree in HIM or a certificate with 1-3 years of healthcare experience (MA, HUC, Revenue Cycle) Required Experience: 1 year experience required if appropriate coursework has been completed Required License/Certification/Registration Outpatient or Professional Fee Coding, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) COC – Certified Outpatient Coder, AAPC specialty certifications Preferred Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree Preferred License/Certification/Registration: Outpatient or Professional Fee Coding: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) COC – Certified Outpatient Coder. EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer Compensation $26.06 -$36.79/Hr. An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
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