Vascular/ CVTS Coding Specialist
O.N.E Purpose
Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
Job Responsibilities
Code claims directly from the medical record/operative report according to coding guidelines.
Accurate and timely completion of work queues as assigned.
Track and identify trends within charge review and follow up work queues and assist leadership in the resolution of those trends and/or educational needs.
Assists with research of denied claims.
Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations.
Must be able to achieve individual quality and productivity performance metrics in daily duties as set by coding leadership.
Provides and/or assists with provider education, as well as the development of educational tools.
Communicates professionally with physicians, management, and peers.
Participates in all educational activities including coding meetings/calls necessary to provide information relating to coding and compliance.
Remains abreast of changes to current payer guidelines, Correct Coding Initiative edits, and Local/National Coverage Determinations for accuracy in Coding and mentors team members regarding coding guidelines and accuracy.
Aids in training of other coders.
Takes initiative for learning new skills and willingness to participate and share expertise on projects, committees and other activities as deemed appropriate.
Demonstrates personal responsibility for job performance.
Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in a specific coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
Qualifications
3+ years of coding experience.
Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
PC and Computer application knowledge and experience.
Navigational and basic functional expertise in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent organization skills, communication, time management, trouble shooting and problem solving.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet short- and long-term timelines.
Experience with EPIC and previous use of coding software tools.
Skills
Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
PC and Computer application knowledge and experience.
Navigational and basic functional expertise in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent organization skills, communication, time management, trouble shooting and problem solving.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet short- and long-term timelines.
Experience with EPIC and previous use of coding software tools.
Benefits
Bonus Incentives
Paid Certifications
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Benefits
Career Advancement
Pay
This position will pay between $29.75 and $32.70/hr based on experience.
Schedule
This is a full time onsite role at Ardent – Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.