Job Description:
Job Summary The Coding Partner is a key point of contact and leader that supports coding and documentation initiatives across Essentia Health. They are a subject matter expert for coding including validating documentation requirements, analyzing coding trends/benchmarks, providing education to operational leaders, physician's/APP's and senior leadership. They also Implement training and education plans needed for the overall success and improvement of coding and assists with new services and business opportunities. Key Responsibilities . Acts as the liaison between coding services and operational leadership, Medical Professionals, and departments throughout Essentia Health . Provides support (New Physician/APP orientations, Section Meetings, One on One Education sessions, etc.) to physicians/Advanced Professional Providers with moderate to high documentation and coding complexity and risk . Collaborates and provides guidance/education on coding concepts related to E/M, CPT, ICD-10, and HCC diagnosis' . Proactively identifies opportunities and develops recommendations through data analysis and leads projects with moderate to high complexity, risk, and scope . Remote position with as needed on-site visits for special projects or department/section meetings Required Qualifications . Bachelor degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare, Business, or related field of study . Credentialed as or eligible* for: o AHIMA credential (RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC -H (Certified Professional Coder - Hospital)). o AAPC credential (CPC (Certified Professional Coder) *Applicable credentialing required within two years of date of hire. Preferred Qualifications . Experience leading projects . Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and providers is a plus
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in health information management, healthcare, business or related field of study.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Credentialed as or eligible* for:AHIMA credential (RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information technician), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC -H (Certified Professional Coder - Hospital)).
AAPC credential (CPC (Certified Professional Coder)*Applicable credentialing required within two years of date of hire.
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Weekends
No Weekends
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
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