Technical Advisor, Emergency Department Coding
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 62400 - 90750
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient coding practices within the healthcare industry. Will be focused on analyzing medical records and converting healthcare procedures diagnoses and services into universally recognized codes.
Essential Functions
- Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical coding and provide guidance to coding teams regarding accurate and compliant coding practices.
- Answer queries related to coding rules regulations and standards.
-Review coded medical records to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and standards and provide feedback and coaching to coding professionals to improve accuracy and quality.
-Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency enhancement within the coding workflow.
-Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and streamline coding operations.
-Assist in the implementation and integration of coding systems and tools ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to workflow.
-Provide training and support to coding teams during the adoption of new coding technologies.
-Work closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to clarify documentation resolve coding-related issues and ensure accurate representation of patient care in medical records.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma required and Completion of a Coding Certificate program or a Health Information Technology Program
3 years of work experience equivalent required in lieu of a degree
AS/BS in Health Information Technology/Administration or related healthcare administration program preferred.
ICD-10-CM and CPT education is required for both the Hospital and Professional coding.
Experience
3-5 years of experience in clinical coding within a healthcare setting with a focus on coding accuracy and compliance required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
In-depth knowledge of coding systems such as ICD-10-CM CPT and HCPCS as well as familiarity with coding guidelines and regulations (e.g. HIPAA HITECH Act).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review complex medical records and identify coding errors or inconsistencies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in using coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Detail-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes related to clinical coding.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$62400.00 - $90750.40/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Basic Life Support
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Computer Literacy
- Pharmacy Residency
- Spinal Tap Experience
- Nursing
- Gastric Lavage
- Epic
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
