Job Description:The purpose of this position is to perform all professionalcoding responsibilities for an assigned group of clinics and/or providers.

　　Scope

　　1.Assigns ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding classifications based on clinicaldocumentationand/or physician orders. Utilizes appropriate tools,resources and guidelines to determine codes and assign principal and secondarydiagnoses. Obtains clarification from physicians, clinical departments andothers on documentation questions, as needed. Performs coding at a complexinpatient hospital coding complexity, such as Medicare and Medicaid chartswith extended length of stays and multiple surgeries with extendedconsultation2. Serves as subject matter expert and mentor for coding associates. Developsand delivers training for IP/OP coding, answers coding questions,designs training plans to meet needs of coders to achieve high level ofaccuracy. Assists HIM Manager with coding meetings.3. Participates in the hiring, interviewing, and onboarding of newassociates within the departments. Monitors and performs quality assurance.Performs coding audits on coders and reports them to the SCLHS Compliancedepartment. Complies daily and monthly reports as needed and requested.4. Maintains assigned work queues within defined processing timeframe andmeets or exceeds productivity standards.5. Verifies data abstracted and entered from the EMR. Ensures integrity of thedatabase for internal and external data reporting.6. Adheres to all compliance guidelines, both internal and external.Participates in continuing education programs to maintain an understanding ofanatomy, physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgicaltechniques to support the effective application of coding guidelines andmaintain credentials.7. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides byservice behavior standards.8. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　RequiredAssociate Degree in Health Information or in a related field requiredCertified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential through American HealthInformation ManagementAssociation (AHIMA) requiredFive (5) years experience in a hospital or acute care setting, includinginpatient and outpatient coding experience using both ICD and CPT codingrequir

　　PreferredBachelor Degree in Healthcare related field preferredRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered HealthInformation Technician (RHIT)

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative ofthe knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Navigates multiple software systems effectively and efficiently.2. Utilizes critical thinking thought process to assign appropriate clinicaldiagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognizedguidelines.3. Maintains knowledge of CPT codes assigned by departments at the time ofcharging and alerts departments when improper CPT codes are entered to assureaccurate billing of accounts. Computer skills and 10-key typing proficiency.4. General software skills with MS Office products, including Word and Excel.5. Strong communication and integrity skills, both verbal and written, inorder to interpret medical documents and communicate effectively with medicalprofessionals especially related to compliance guidelines .6. Ability to work independently in a remote environment.7. Demonstrates attention to detail for accuracy requirements.8. Familiar with coding software such as 3M encoder, Epic and computerizedassisted coding applications preferred.9. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduledbusiness hours or scheduled shifts is required10. Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identifiedpositions

　　Physical Requirements:Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity,pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling,standing, and w

　　Anticipated job posting close date:02/03/2024

　　Location:Peaks Regional Office

　　Work City:Broomfield

　　Work State:Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$25.73 - $45.71

　　We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why weprovide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range ofprograms to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses livinghealthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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