Certified Coder/Analyst
<div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;"><b style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: bold;">Must Reside in<span> </span></b><strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: 600;">AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA</strong></span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: 600;"></strong></span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.</span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: bold;">Summary: </span></span></span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;">Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Position requires advanced knowledge of complex surgical procedures and a working knowledge of evaluation and management guidelines.</div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><br>1. Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy.<br>2. Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines<br>3. Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding.<br>4. Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes<br>5. Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines.<br>6. Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes<br>7. Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection.<br>8. Mentors less experienced coding personnel<br>9. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities<br>10. Reports on software and hardware problems.<br>11. Attends required educational sessions (webinars, conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)<br>12. Maintains and Model the Organization’s values. <br>13. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.<br>14. Performs other duties as required.</div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Education Skills Experience: </strong></span><br>• Associate degree or equivalent <br>• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4, Disease Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology<br>• Advanced knowledge of Evaluation and Management Coding guidelines<br>• 6 years of coding experience<br>• Familiarity with MS Office applications<br>• Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research<br>• Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or specialty certification required.<br>• Additional Specialty Certification Required (CGSC, CASC, CCVTC etc.)</div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Work Type: Full-Time </span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Standard Hours: 40.00 </span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Work Shift: Monday through Friday</span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Department: Health Information Management</span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Exempt: No</span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-size: 11.0pt;">Grade: U4</span></div><div style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;overflow: visible;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;text-decoration: underline;"><strong style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: 600;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-weight: 600;font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary Range: $31.85/hr Flat Rate per CBA</span></strong></span></div>
