Coder Associate Remote

SPECTRUM HEALTH Remote
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October 7, 2022
SPECTRUM HEALTH
Grand Rapids, Michigan
FULL_TIME

Job Summary

Responsible for charge capture process and revenue integrity of professional charges, including but not limited to, abstracting data from medical records, coding diagnoses and procedures, along with educating providers and staff, while maintaining work queue goals and is a resource to help maintain patient relations.

Essential Functions

  • Communicates, collaborates and acts as a consultant to educate providers, office staff, management, sharing coding/billing updates. Acts as a liaison between the practice site, coding management, education and professional billing office.
  • Trains and monitors front office staff’s technical competencies of all front office functions from registration through check out to ensure accurate billing. Trains new and existing staff and shares coding and billing changes with providers and staff.
  • Reviews and analyzes audit reports and follows up to make certain that charges are entered in an appropriate and timely manner and payments are collected as anticipated.
  • Reviews encounter forms for accuracy and completeness.
  • Acts as a resource to provider and office staff regarding coding and documentation process and policy.
  • Works with office staff to maximize collections at time of service.
  • Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Qualifications
  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CRT-Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Professional Coder - AAPC American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Outpatient Coder, Certified (COC) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AAPC American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire required

    Primary Location

    SITE - Business Service Center - 4420 44th St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Professional Coding

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    8:00am to 4:30pm

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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    Spectrum Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

    Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.


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