Certified Medical Coder

Date Posted:  June 4, 2019
Reports to:  HR Manager
Job Status/Hours:  Full time, 1.0 FTE

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  1. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate procedure codes, diagnosis codes and modifiers are assigned to all claims.
  2. Assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for clinic and hospital visits including consults, new and follow-up patient visits. Assign appropriate CPT codes to hospital and clinic procedures to include heart caths/PCI, stress echo, echo, EP procedures, and PVD procedures through review of documentation in the electronic medical record.
  3. Work queues as assigned.  May include assistance with appealing denied charges.
  4. Meet with physicians when required to provide education or assistance with coding and billing issues.
  5. Assist with new provider education.
  6. Responsible for keeping current with coding changes and updates.
  7. Provide some support for prior authorizations.
  8. Other business office duties as assigned. Will be required to support other business office functions as needed.
  9. This is a work-from-home position, but candidate must be able to travel Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids for regular on-site meetings and computer/IT support.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION CRITERIA:

  1. High School Diploma or GED.
  2. Current coding credential (CCS-P, CPC, CCS, RHIT).
  3. ICD-10 certified
  4. 3-5 years experience coding in a healthcare setting.
  5. Excellian/Epic experience a plus.
  6. Cardiology experience preferred.
  7. Demonstrated strengths in the following competencies:
Patient Focus Intellectual Horsepower
Integrity and Trust Political Savvy
Interpersonal Savvy Organization
Problem Solving Communication (written and verbal)
Action Oriented/Priority Setting Change Resilient/Personal Learning

To apply, submit your resume to HumanResources@mhvi.com

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.