Coder II, Professional

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Job Highlights:

Qualifications: Ideal candidate has experience with complex surgery coding, ideally in the areas of ENT, plastics, transplant, general, and weight management.

Come join us as a remote Coder II Professional at SSM Health! You will play a crucial role in accurately coding and abstracting medical records for billing and reimbursement purposes. You will be responsible for reviewing patient information, assigning appropriate codes, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home while contributing to the success of SSM Health.

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Remote work: This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with SSM policies. Note that remote work is not permissible in some states; Human Resources should be consulted for additional information and guidance. 

*Candidates to reside in MO, IL, OK, or WI (additional states my be considered)

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages assigned charge review and coding-related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture. Accurately deciphers charge error reasons and plans follow-up steps.
• Identifies all billable services through review of all applicable data sources, including but not limited to: electronic health record, inpatient admit, discharge and transfer (ADT) reports, operative logs, nursing home visit documentation, procedure reports generated from non-the electronic health record systems, etc.
• Reviews medical record documentation in the electronic health record and/or on paper. Identifies, enters and posts CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to the electronic health record. Identifies need for medical records from outside the organization and follows established procedures to obtain. Ensures all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or payer-specific guidelines.
• Consults with physicians/ providers as needed to clarify any documentation in the record that is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. Provides education around documentation improvement for maximum patient care.
• Assists physicians/providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback based on observations from coding physician/provider documentation. Identifies opportunities for education and communicates trends to lead
• Reviews and resolves charge sessions that fail charge review edits, claim edits, and follow up denials. Works to improve billing based on findings/resolution of errors.
• Trains and mentors coding staff to effectively perform their job responsibilities following current coding policies and procedures. Assists coders with medical terminology, disease processes and complex surgical techniques.
• Manages assigned charge review, claim edit, and coding follow up work ques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

•     Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
•     Or
•     Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Assoc 
•         (AHIMA)
•     Or
•     Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
•     Or
•     Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
•     Or
•     Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc 
•         (AHIMA)
•     Or
•     Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc 
•         (AHIMA)
•     Or
•     Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
•     Or
•     Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Work Shift:

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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