Coding Specialist I

Purpose Of Job

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by efficiently and accurately coding and processing claims.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews health documentation and records to extract and ensure appropriate codes, including CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10/HCC, are captured in the electronic health records system.
• Codes and completes charge entry into electronic practice management systems.
• Serves as a documentation and coding subject matter expert to support CHAS Health teams and providers.
• Communicates with co-workers, providers, and third-party representatives in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Able to consistently adhere to established productivity standards required.
• Supports the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or CPC-A credential combined with three years of front and/or back office experience in lieu of CPC credential required.
• Skills: Excellent communications skills required. Computer skills required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required. Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands

• Must talk, hear, and sit more than two-thirds of the day.
• Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day.
• Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal.
• Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs occasionally.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $25.67 - $37.70

Job Description

This hybrid position includes scheduled in-office days to support team collaboration; requirements may change based on evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Enjoys more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

Our Core Values

• Social Responsibility
• Patient-Centered
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.