Documentation & Coding Consultant

Documentation & Coding Consultant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $33.85 - $55.86 / hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures proper reimbursement and compliance with all regulatory statutes.

Every day you will work in a consulting capacity, identifying compliance issues and analyzing practice patterns. You will verify charges, ensure optimal reimbursement for the organization, and interpret regulatory changes.

To be successful in this role, you will implement the necessary changes and modify VMMC's policies, conveying these changes to the clinical departments. You will possess a strong command of coding guidelines and educate staff thoroughly on compliance requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
• One (1) year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff
• Strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one (1:1) communications to large groups
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Five (5) years of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer
• Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.