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Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC

Coding Documentation Improvement Specialist

Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC . At WHA, we're passionate about humanizing healthcare and inspired by the diverse stories, strength, and resilience of our patients. We aim to help every person achieve their optimal health through personalized, culturally competent care. Position Overview

The Coding Documentation Improvement Specialist ensures medical records accurately reflect patient care, enhancing documentation quality for proper coding, billing, and regulatory compliance. Essential Job Duties

Review medical records to identify documentation gaps and opportunities for improvement. Ensure provider documentation supports accurate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding. Collaborate with coding staff to clarify diagnoses and procedures, improving claim accuracy. Educate providers and staff on documentation best practices. Provide feedback on documentation deficiencies and guidance for improvement. Conduct training on coding changes, payer requirements, and regulations. Perform medical record reviews to assess documentation quality. Identify trends and implement corrective actions. Assist with audits and compliance reviews. Ensure documentation aligns with CMS, Joint Commission, and payer standards. Stay updated on industry changes, including CPT and ICD-10 updates. Support compliance initiatives and reduce audit risks. Work with leadership and clinical teams to improve documentation workflows. Act as liaison between coders and providers for record clarification. Assist in process improvements for documentation practices. Analyze trends to provide operational insights. Utilize performance reports to guide improvements. Enhance revenue cycle performance through documentation strategies. Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years in medical coding, documentation improvement, revenue cycle, or healthcare compliance. Experience with OBGYN, Behavioral Health, lab services, and Rural Health coding preferred. Certifications & Skills

CPC and CPMA certifications required. COBCG and CCDS certifications preferred. Experience with EpicCare EHR, Cadence, Resolute, and reporting tools. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel. Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Other Job function: Administrative Industry: Medical Practices

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