Coder II - Anesthesia

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>Department:</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>13495 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Coding Production Operations: Professional Coding Operations Surgical and Complex<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>Status:</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span> </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>Benefits Eligible:</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p 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style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b>Schedule Details/Additional Information:</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b><u>Will support</u>: </b></p><ul><li><p>Anesthesia coding and In addition to anesthesia coding, candidate will need to abstract surgical CPT code from operative note.</p><p></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Schedule</u>: </b></p><ul><li><p>Monday - Friday 1st shift 40 hours a week.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Certification required</u>: </b></p><ul><li><p>Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Remote opportunity:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY</p></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range</b></p>$26.55 - $39.85<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">services rendered in</span> both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines, or;  </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">ICD-10-PCS, where</span> applicable </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">professional or facility</span> records </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">May provide informal</span> guidance to new coding staff on <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">professional coding nuances </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>​<b>Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:</b></p><ul><li><p>An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Dual certifications, preferred</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Education Required:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>High School Diploma or Equivalent required </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program (or <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">equivalent experience) </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><br><b>Experience Required:</b></p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 3-5 years of direct professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty environment <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">is required </span></p></li><li><p>Experience with professional procedural coding (e.g., surgical, interventional procedures) is preferred </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">is required </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><br><b>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:</b></p><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Proficient knowledge</span> of medical terminology, anatomy, and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">pathophysiology </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Advanced proficiency in</span> CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Basic understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they apply to simple encounters </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to context-switch between different coding guidelines </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment </p></li></ul><p></p><p><br><b>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li><p>​Exposed to normal office environment in a remote work setting </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Job <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">may require occasional</span> travel for training or meetings, therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>May need to be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., equipment) </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Sits the majority of the workday, but also may lift, reach, and bend throughout the day </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job </p></li></ul><p></p><p><br><i>This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.</i></p><p></p><p><i>#REMOTE</i></p><p><i>#LI-REMOTE</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Our <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Commitment to You:</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Compensation</b></p><ul><li><p>Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training</p></li><li><p>Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job</p></li><li><p>Incentive pay for select positions</p></li><li><p>Opportunity for annual increases based on performance</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Benefits and more</b></p><ul><li><p>Paid Time Off programs</p></li><li><p>Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses</p></li><li><p>Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave</p></li><li><p>Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs</p></li><li><p>Educational Assistance Program</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.</p><p><br></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>About Advocate Health </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.advocatehealth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advocate Health</a> is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names <a href="https://www.advocatehealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advocate Health Care</a> in Illinois; <a href="https://atriumhealth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atrium Health</a> in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and <a href="https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aurora Health Care</a> in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with <a href="https://school.wakehealth.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wake Forest University School of Medicine</a> serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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