Description
We are seeking a skilled Coding Specialist to join our team at the Lake Park Building in West Valley City, Utah.
As a Coding Specialist, you will accurately evaluate and resolve coding edits in assigned Epic WQs, review documentation, and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes, and modifiers as applicable. You will also effectively navigate Epic EMR, including applicable reports and work queues, and communicate coding/denial trends and provider education opportunities to coding leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and resolve coding edits in Charge Review, Claim Edit, and Follow-up work queues in Epic
- Review medical record documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and modifiers
- Effectively evaluate coding bundling guidelines and modifier usage
- Understand the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- Communicate coding/denial trends and provider education opportunities to coding leadership
- Communicate effectively with providers via Epic in-basket message and email
- Functionally work within Microsoft Office Suite products & Optum Encoder Pro
- Provide education/training for medical providers and coders within the department
- Perform quality assurance audits within specialty team
- Ensure compliance with coding regulations and guidelines pertaining to specialty area
- Assist the leadership team in crafting communications, tip sheets, and workflows as needed
- Monitor and evaluate coding workflows to identify opportunities for improvement
- Utilize coding knowledge and source-based research to investigate and respond to coding requests related to their specialty area, as needed
- Promote mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abide by service behavior standards
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Minimum of five (5) years of pro fee coding experience with at least three (3) years within assigned specialty service line
- Preferred seven plus (7+) years of related coding experience
- Required credential: CPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P)
- Preferred related specialty coding credential
- Requires E/M (Evaluation & Management) coding and experience coding for the assigned specialty specific service line
- Prefer previous experience using Epic and working work queues
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $31.01 - $48.84 per hour
- Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness