Critical care Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

Department Overview

This level 2 coding position provides support to the Enterprise Coding Department for coding of physicians fees. This position requires experience in coding and requires certification with AAPC or AHIMA.

Function / Duties of Position

Coding

• Review clinical documentation of services to be coded in EPIC and any other source of documentation available to ensure compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Assign correct CPT ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes for facility and / or professional charges which could include E&M services; diagnostic services; procedural services; and / or Charge Routers and Charge entry.
• Establish and maintain procedures and other controls necessary in carrying out all procedure and diagnostic coding and insurance billing activity for applicable work queues assigned professional services at OHSU.
• Monitor activity for compliance with federal and / or state laws regarding correct coding set forth by CMS and Oregon Medical Assistance program (OMAP).
• Coordinate all billing information and ensure that all information is complete and accurate.
• Ability to maintain supportive and open communication with coding supervisor and team leads regarding coding issues and priority coding responsibilities assigned.
• Develop and disseminate written procedures to facilitate and improve billing and coding processes for the department and to train support orientate and mentor coding staff as necessary.

Department Support

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

Minimum two years of hospital or professional services experience reviewing abstracting and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Certification in one of the following :

Coding certification from AAPC; or

AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Active AHIMA membership may be required for some positions.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; or

Equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Days of work are variable could include rotating weekend days.

This position is a telecommuting position.

Department Core hours are Monday - Friday 5 : 00am -10 : 00pm (with some flexibility available). Regularly scheduled work hours are required and are allowed within the Core Hours.

Benefits

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Collection And Recovery,Banking,ABAP,Insulation,Investment Management,Client Services

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1