Medical Coding Specialist

Job Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Charge Capture Coding Specialist - Cancer Program for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.11 – $39.17. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary Review documentation and may assign appropriate CPT/HCPCS Level II codes for charge capture and enter data/charges; ascertains the accuracy of the data/charges and resolves claim edits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Essential Functions Review, capture and edit charge coding; and may resolve OCE/CCI edits. Research and validates transaction and/or charge capture errors. Review documentation and may assign CPT/HCPCS Level II codes for charge capture/data entry as appropriate. Coordinate charge capture between hospital departments and PH clinics. Coordinate charge coding and provides internal support to HIM and/or Revenue Cycle to include participation in planning and determining goals/targets and attainment of same. Timely calculation and submission of charge coding and/or correction of claim edits within stated targets. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent Experience Minimum of 2 years Required: Experience in charge capture, claim resolution or related and Preferred: Previous coding and or billing experience and Preferred: Medical office, medical terminology, general HIM, Revenue Cycle, CPT and ICD-10 coding experience Skills Proficient with MS Office applications (Required) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Required) Mastery of medical terminology. (Preferred) Proficient computer and keyboard skills. (Required) Demonstrates good judgment and decision making skills (Required) Multitask/detailed oriented (Required) Working Conditions Lifting Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work. Environmental Conditions Predominantly operates in an office environment. Mental/Visual Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Benefits PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to EEO Statement EEO #J-18808-Ljbffr