Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group
Spokane, Washington
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*CHRISTUS Health System offers the Specialty Coder Sr position as a remote opportunity. Candidate must reside in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, or Georgia to further be considered for this position.*
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties. Via assigned work queues, verifies all charges and code assignments are correct. Accurately assigns appropriate modifiers to CPT codes. Communicates regularly with providers regarding coding concerns, missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates. Responsible for assigned coding denial work queues.
Requirements:
Minimum requirements: Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program; High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician operative and procedural services coding in an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting. *Specific experience in Cardiology, CV Surgery, Neurosurgery, or Urology is a plus.
Minimum 1 year of professional billing, claim denials, appeals, and/or revenue cycle work
Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and medical terminology
Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and NCDs)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to detail
Proficient using multiple software applications, including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Ability to meet set productivity and quality standards
Able to work independently in a remote setting, as well as part of a team EPIC and Meditech experience preferred
One of the following certifications is required:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) ? AAPC
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) ? AHIMA
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.
