Coding Specialist

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand! Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more! Location: Kent Campus Hospital, Dover Delaware Status: Full Time 80 Hours Biweekly Shift: Days SALARY RANGE: 20.64 - 30.97 HOURLY General Summary: Under the supervision of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing all aspects of the clinical documentation of services provided for the patient, including procedures, supply utilization, medications and infusions administered while in the Emergency Department to generate appropriate charge capture. Responsibilities: Abstracts the clinical record including: electronic and paper documentation to identify all potential tasks, procedures, medications and infusions administered to the patient during their course of treatment within the Emergency Department. Inputs all items into Horizon Intelligent Coding software (HIC). Assign 15 E/M facility level codes per hour 95% of the time using the HIC software Identifies and reports any record with procedure not found within HIC software to assure accurate charge capture. Demonstrates competency with HIC software including all updates and changes distributed with 97% accuracy rate 95% of the time. Complies with all corporate compliance standards for using the HIC software. Accounts for all patient records on a daily basis from the HIC active patient list. Reports any charts unaccounted for within the unit. Assures records are reviewed in a timely manner per departmental standards. Participates in identifying opportunities to enhance clinician’s documentation and reports them to appropriate level of management. On as needed basis, complete concurrent Rehab coding. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Certificate ProgramMedical Coding & BillingCredential(s): None RequiredExperience: Preferred: Previous experience in physician office billing, hospital E/M, or insurance review of charges Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience: Education: Credential(s): Certified Professional Coder Certified Coding SpecialistExperience: To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/