Job title: Education Coordinator, Professional Revenue Coding (Full Remote) (Social Work/Behavioral Health Coding Highly Preferred)
Company: Children’s Mercy
Job description: Thanks for your interest in Children’s Mercy!:Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview:Professional Revenue/Coding Physician Educator manages and serves as the liaison for each CMH coding vendor(s) assigned to code professional fee charges. Serves as the CMH liaison between the physician practices and the coding vendor(s). Reports to Prof Rev Education Supervisor and/or HIM Assistant Director of Professional Revenue for standard operating procedures, quality and competencies. Manages the coding of the professional fee clinical services closely with other respective areas within Revenue Cycle to ensure coding compliance and charge capture. Educates and provides consultation services to physicians, clinical staff, and other medical staff in reference to documentation and coding guidelines. Attend meetings as requested by Health Information Management leaders. Serve as the coding subject matter expert on the Professional Fee side and works closely with the physician’s and administrative staff at the physicians’ offices.Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience doing provider and coder auditing of CPT, E&M, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes from medical records for D&B specialties in a teaching facility.
- Expertise with social work, developmental, psychiatric, psychological, and family therapy is required.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience in researching and applying coding rules and regulations.
- Must have experience with data entry of codes into a database and/or software tool.
- Requires experience in MS Excel.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and a high level of professionalism.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Develop and deliver educational presentations and materials to healthcare providers on coding principles, guidelines, and updates. Conduct education sessions to enhance providers’ understanding and application of coding standards.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources. Responsibilities:
- Provide coding education to physicians and medical team.
- Audit and Review of patient records to determine coding accuracy and provide feedback.
- Coding presentations to communicate audit findings to clinical areas.
- Additional job functions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred and 1-2 years experience professional and/or facilities coding experience or
- Associate’s Degree and 3-5 years experience professional and/or facilities coding experience or
- HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience in lieu of a degree
- One of the following: Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist required upon hire
- CPC Certified Professional Coder CCS, CPMA Required Upon Hire
Benefits at Children’s Mercy:The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.Starting Pay:Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.54/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.Remote Work/Work from Home:This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
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Location: Kansas City, MO
Job date: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:52:10 GMT
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