Coding Specialist (Full-time) presso Hudson Headwaters Health Network

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Position Summary

The Coding Specialist is responsible for all phases of coding and charge entry for health center services. This position acts as a support call center for all coding and charge entry questions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review health center, nursing home and hospital encounters and completes for accurate coding and charge entry
• Review all encounters for accurate coding and enters charges in Athena, including CPT, E/M, and ICD-10 coding
• Collaborates with all Network centers and employees as needed to accurately complete encounters and review patient charges 
• Responsible for Hold Buckets on a daily/weekly basis as assigned by supervisor
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of CPT, ICD10, HCPCS code books as well as remaining current on CPT, ICD10 and regulatory changes
• Identifies areas of training and/or improvements for efficiency, productivity, and patient satisfaction 
• Complete Provider Coding Orientation
• Complete audits as assigned i.e., provider, coding vendor, HHHN coder
• Enthusiastically support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Hudson Headwaters Health Network.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least three years’ experience in coding, medical terminology, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPC Required
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with a variety of groups (managers, patients, insurance reps, other departments)
• Ability to interact in a professional and efficient manner
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel and Word, Athena a plus

 The pay rate for this position is $25.00/hour.