Coder - Quality Reviewer/Trainer    (2/8/12)                      

Mayo Clinic seeks an experienced Coder Reviewer/Trainer who is ready to maintain and improve our staff's work against quality standards. You will be responsible for reviewing work performed by individual coders, document trends and interpret data to develop, launch and deliver innovative training and educational programs at all of our facilities. This position can be located at our Rochester, MN, Jacksonville, FL or Scottsdale/Phoenix AZ locations.

Qualifications include a very strong knowledge of current billing and coding regulations and policies. You must also have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field or any related field with RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC credentials. We require five years of CPT-4 surgical coding and/or ICD-9 diagnosis, and/or procedure coding and/or MS-DRG assignment. You must also have a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes. Three years of inpatient coding, one year of training and quality review work in coding are preferred.

Mayo Clinic, one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," offers an excellent salary and benefits package. We also provide you with the opportunity to realize your highest personal and professional ambitions. To apply or learn more about this or other opportunities, please visit: http://bit.ly/yvqniq

Mayo Clinic

Bethany Benson

800-562-7984

Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Post-offer/pre-employment screening is required.

REMOTE Outpatient Coder - RHIA, RHIT, CCS and/or CPCH (2/7/12)

HRAA has sought to carefully attract key experienced personnel from the industry and create a team whose sole focus is upon revenue integrity issues impacting the healthcare community. Our team draws on extensive experience from working in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, insurance providers and integrated delivery organizations to analyze and identify compliance risks to ensure revenue integrity.

The staff includes professionals from finance, health information management, managed care contracting, the business office environment, nursing, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, utilization review, reimbursement management, information technology, and auditing backgrounds. Our positions have outstanding growth potential and we offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, and a bonus plan. HRAA was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2011 by the Florida Business Journal.

Minimum 3 years’ hospital experience - ICD-9-CM and CPT knowledge of same day surgery, ED to include drug administration, facility E/M and procedures, and OPD (radiology, laboratory and others). Specialty coding plus charge capture experience i.e. IR, oncology, cardiology, ED are a plus. Must have understanding of the hospital CCI edits, modifiers, LCD/medical necessity requirements, and OPPS theory. Knowledge of computer skills required. Looking for individuals that want to grow into the future of ICD-10!

Salary based on experience, determination and motivation.

Please forward resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com.

REMOTE Outpatient Auditor - RHIA, RHIT, CCS and/or CPCH (2/7/12)

HRAA has sought to carefully attract key experienced personnel from the industry and create a team whose sole focus is upon revenue integrity issues impacting the healthcare community. Our team draws on extensive experience from working in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, insurance providers and integrated delivery organizations to analyze and identify compliance risks to ensure revenue integrity.

The staff includes professionals from finance, health information management, managed care contracting, the business office environment, nursing, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, utilization review, reimbursement management, information technology, and auditing backgrounds. Our positions have outstanding growth potential and we offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, and a bonus plan. HRAA was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2011 by the Florida Business Journal.

Employee must have a minimum 3 years’ hospital auditing experience in the following areas- same day surgery, ED to include drug administration, facility E/M and procedures, and OPD (radiology, laboratory and others). The individual must demonstrate knowledge and the ability to audit and code utilizing ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS guidelines. Exposure and proficient use and understanding of billing documents (UB04, Remittance Advice), electronic medical records and current understanding of Medicare OPPS payment/theory is critical. Must demonstrate understanding of hospital CCI edits, modifiers, LCD/medical necessity requirements. Specialty auditing experience i.e. IR, oncology and cardiology are a plus. I10 certified training a PLUS.

Salary based on experience, determination and motivation.

Please forward resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com.

REMOTE Inpatient Coder - RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS (2/7/12)

HRAA has sought to carefully attract key experienced personnel from the industry and create a team whose sole focus is upon revenue integrity issues impacting the healthcare community. Our team draws on extensive experience from working in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, insurance providers and integrated delivery organizations to analyze and identify compliance risks to ensure revenue integrity.

The staff includes professionals from finance, health information management, managed care contracting, the business office environment, nursing, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, utilization review, reimbursement management, information technology, and auditing backgrounds. Our positions have outstanding growth potential and we offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, and a bonus plan. HRAA was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2011 by the Florida Business Journal.

Minimum 3 years’ hospital experience - Reviews medical record documentation to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, and ICD-9-CMprocedure codes. Applies all appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code selections. Applies Company's and Client Hospital's Coding Compliance policies and procedures to ensure accurate code assignment. Assigns codes, Present on Admission Indicator, MS-DRG and abstracts required data into the Client Hospital’s computerized data base on inpatient records for reporting and reimbursement. Maintains expert knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding conventions and rules, Official Coding Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, government regulations, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding skills remain current. Works with Healthcare Abstracting Software, ICD-9-CM Code Book, and Encoder. Knowledge of computer skills required. Looking for individuals that want to grow into the future of ICD-10!

Salary based on experience, determination and motivation.

Please forward resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com. 

REMOTE Inpatient Auditor - RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS (2/7/12)

HRAA has sought to carefully attract key experienced personnel from the industry and create a team whose sole focus is upon revenue integrity issues impacting the healthcare community. Our team draws on extensive experience from working in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, insurance providers and integrated delivery organizations to analyze and identify compliance risks to ensure revenue integrity.

The staff includes professionals from finance, health information management, managed care contracting, the business office environment, nursing, ICD-9-CM coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, utilization review, reimbursement management, information technology, and auditing backgrounds. Our positions have outstanding growth potential and we offer competitive compensation, fully paid health benefits, and a bonus plan. HRAA was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2011 by the Florida Business Journal.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a progressive hospital internal audit/compliance audit department or in a health care claims auditing role with a consulting firm. Recent experience in hospital inpatient coding to include ICD-9-CM and MS-DRG selection and Medicare reimbursement principals and AHA Coding Clinics. Must demonstrate knowledge of inpatient coding to perform this rote and ability to follow standard practices in coding and reimbursement. Knowledge of the Medicare IPPS System, Core measures, Clinical Documentation Processes and Hospital Acquired Conditions issues. ICD-10-CM/PCS certified trainer a plus.

The individual must be proficient and have an intermediate knowledge in computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word along with Outlook. Speaking and writing skills are key and are incorporated into auditing projects and client solutions. Other attributes include a self-motivator, able to evaluate the scope of each day’s work and display time management skills to accomplish the work evaluated. Some travel is required.

Salary based on experience, determination and motivation.

Please forward resumes to amanganaro@hraa.com.

Remote Coder (1/30/12)

MedPartners: Founded in 2006, the goal of MedPartners HIM was to build the best possible private consulting organizations in the HIM landscape. When you combine the 16.5 average years our HIM Professionals have been working in the field, you are left with a Proven Team of Talent. If are looking to join one of the nation's most recognized and highly respected private consulting firms - look no further. MedPartners HIM will prove to be an excellent partner giving you the opportunity to evaluate and select from an extensive list of projects to include long-term engagements with the nation’s most recognized, innovative facilities to part-time virtual projects that offer flexibility and convenience.

Compensation/Benefits:
•Personal education allowance for ICD10 – BE PREPARED!
•2011 Business Journal "Best Places to Work"
•3rd Year in a row MedPartners HIM has been in the top 5 list of Fastest Growing Private Staffing Company in the United States by the Staffing Industry Analysts
•3rd year in a row MedPartners HIM was selected to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the fastest growing private companies in the United States
•Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
•401K/Life Insurance/Short Term Disability
•Full coverage of AHIMA or AAPC and unlimited access for CEU’s through AHIMA online continuing education & and audio seminars
•Provide coding books and Educational help through our corporate membership with AHIMA and AAPC
•Cover all Travel Expenses (flight, hotel, car, gas for rental car, per diem - tax free)
•$500 Referral Bonus
•PTO accrued at 2.45 hours a week (127.4) Hours a Year (3 Weeks)
•Paid Holidays

Job Description:
These positions are full-time and offer benefits. We have a variety of part-time/PRN available - please call for details.
 - (5) Inpatient Coders Remote
        Minimum 5 yrs coding experience coding at hospital, $30/HR
 - (6) Outpatient Coders Remote
 - (2) Facility (4) Professional Fee; Min 5 yrs experience $25-30/HR
 - (2) DRG Validators
        On-site and Remote, $35-40/HR
 - (3) ICD10 Coders Remote
        AHIMA Certification required, $40-45/HR
 - (1) ICD10 Trainers Remote
        AHIMA Certification required, $50-60/HR

Required Qualifications:  Minimum of 5 years hands-on coding experience CCS or CPC

Instructions for Resume Submission:  Please contact Melissa Palmer directly at 813-373-7025 for additional details and forward current resume to mpalmer@medpartnershim.com. 

Coding Specialist I - Omaha (1/19/12)

Place of Employment: Strategic Health Solutions, Omaha, NE

Job Summary:
The Coding Specialist I reviews and analyzes health records to identify the relevant diagnoses and procedures for distinct patient encounters.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Review medical record documentation and apply appropriate coding and coverage rules.
• Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary and all applicable secondary diagnosis and procedures using International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding conventions.
• Document the coding decisions on the contract specific format or by utilizing CMS computer systems or tracking mechanisms as required.
• May participate in on-site visits to conduct interviews and retrieve medical records, as necessary.
• Participates in and contributes to the quality management system.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Professional Coder designation: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• 2-3 years experience coding medical records utilizing the ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of medical billing, coding guidelines, and clinical documentation requirements
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations, medical record practices, and healthcare regulations
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing rules
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet, and Outlook

Working Conditions:
• Office environment
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for an extended period of time
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing 30 lbs.
• Travel may be required

Interested candidates may send their resume to Deanna Langworthy at hr@strategichs.com or call (402) 779-8555.

Coder - Grand Island (1/18/12)

Saint Francis Medical Center

Full-time or part-time coder position available working Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Prefer individuals with a RHIA, RHIT or a CCS with previous coding experience. Our coding department is highly progressive & supports professional development & growth. Competitive wage recognizing experience & excellent benefit package offered.

Full job description & application at: www.saintfrancisgi.org

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