Coding Specialist Lead

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

This position serves as the coding lead for the Coding Supervisor/Manager. Supports the Coding Supervisor/Manager in daily coding activities including productivity monitoring, scheduling, coding edit/charge review, failed claims/follow-up resolution, training, education, research, etc. Works with Coding Supervisor/Manager to ensure that coding meets all regulatory and compliance guidelines. Additionally, the Coding Specialist Lead will be the primary trainer and mentor for new coders. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma.
• Licensure: None.
• Experience: At least 5 years of coding experience in ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnoses/procedures coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional services setting. Working knowledge of MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment method.
• Certification/Registration: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and Certified Outpatient Coder.
• Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVU's, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether and Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Service coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills as well as the ability to multi-task.
• Preferred Education: A.S. from an accredited Health Information Technology Program or B.S. from an accredited Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline.
• Preferred Licensure: None.
• Preferred Experience: 6 or more years of recent coding or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting or professional services.
  
  Preferred Registration: None.
• Preferred Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Management/supervisory experience and auditing experience. 3M encoder and Epic system familiarity also a plus.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.