Ambulatory Coding Specialist I
Ambulatory Coding Specialist I
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Ambulatory Coding Specialist 1
UnityPoint Health- Pain Center (in office)
Full-time; Monday-Thursday 8a-4:30p Friday 8a-11:30a
Coding Specialist I review inpatient and outpatient medical records for documentation abstracting and analyzing. Coders assign all codes to the highest level of specificity following the current guidelines for ICD-10-CM CPT and HCPCS. With the ability to understand and properly apply modifiers CCI edits medical policy rules (e.g. LCD/NCD) etc. in compliance with payor regulations.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Coding and Department Support
- Assigns procedural codes according to coding conventions defined by the American Medical Associations CPT manual CMS including the Correct Coding Initiative Medicaid and other third-party payor policies as applicable.
- Assigns diagnosis codes according to the ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Research and resolve coding related issues accordingly per established EPIC Charge Review Work Queue functionality.
- Working knowledge of modifiers CCI edits HCPCs LCD/NCDs and other applicable tools to insure compliance with payer regulations.
- Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
- Maintain departmental and organizational awareness by attending meetings as required reading emails and regularly checking information on the organizations intranet site.
- Attend clinic/provider meetings as necessary per the Coding Supervisor and/or the Operations Coding Manager.
- Collection and/or analysis of coding-related data for training purposes or presentation as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 diagnosis Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS codes required
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required within one year of hire
Two (2) years of coding charge entry and/or medical office experience preferred
Computer data entry experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of medical billing and third-party reimbursement policies preferred
Ability to understand and apply government and non-governmental policies and procedures preferred
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
