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Cleveland Clinic

Senior Coding Specialist

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Senior Coding Specialist, you will support the organization’s mission and vision by ensuring the timely and accurate coding of clinical data through the assignment of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. In this role, you will comply with federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and corporate policies and procedures, while maintaining an accuracy rate of 95% or higher. You will also be responsible for covering multiple specialties and participating in special projects as assigned.

Location: Remote. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with flexible start times.

Responsibilities

Ensure correct coding of professional services and uphold compliance standards.

Perform coding and related duties using established Professional Coding policies accurately and in a timely manner.

Review medical documentation and assign CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS II codes, and modifiers based on documentation and payor requirements across all patient encounters and medical and surgical specialties.

Adapt to frequent assignment changes to support the enterprise.

Participate in special projects assigned to support enterprise initiatives.

Provide mentoring and training for professional coding staff.

Assist with resolution of coding edits in a timely manner and identify opportunities to reduce claim edits and enhance first-pass payment rates.

Interact with providers and coding staff to resolve documentation or coding issues.

Maintain current knowledge of coding principles and guidelines as conventions are updated; monitor and analyze industry trends and issues for potential organizational impact.

Assist in the development of programs and procedures to ensure a 95% or greater coding accuracy rate.

Demonstrate a commitment to integrating coding compliance standards into daily coding practices; identify, correct, and report coding problems.

Advise on and participate in coding policy changes.

Maintain required coding certifications and credentials.

Meet cross-coverage and training competencies as required.

Qualifications Minimum qualifications

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Four years of progressive on-the-job coding experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding in a health care environment and/or medical office setting

Specific training related to CPT procedural coding and ICD-10 diagnostic coding through continuing education programs/seminars and/or community college

Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, disease processes and demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology

Coding assessment relevant to the work may be required

ONE of the following required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS, CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Adaptable for frequent changes in assignments

Preferred qualifications

Associate’s degree

Imaging coding experience/background

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.

Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing them.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

In some locations, ability to move up to 25 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $22.85. Maximum hourly: $34.85. The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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