Remote CDI Coding Specialist – Clinical Doc Integrity in Medford, OR in Asante

Job title: Remote CDI Coding Specialist - Clinical Doc Integrity Company: Asante Job description: Remote CDI Coding Specialist - Clinical Doc Integrity Please note: This position is not remote if training is needed. On-site training for the first year is required. PLEASE NOTE: this is a remote position for EXPERIENCED candidates only. However due to our pay practices, qualified candidates MUST reside within one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, ME, MI, NC, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, VA. While candidates need to live or relocate to one of the aforementioned states, working remotely will require reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training. Position Summary The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Coding Specialist is responsible for performing prospective and retrospective chart reviews for Asante Physician Partners (APP) and Asante Health Network (AHN) providers. This includes review of the quality of medical record and billing documentation relating to inpatient and outpatient professional fee charges, E/M charging, and CPT procedure coding. Based upon findings, the CDI Coding Specialist collaborates with the CDI RN specialist to ensure accurate diagnosis and procedural coding submitted to payers. Additional duties include serving as a resource to all personnel involved in any aspect of coding to obtain information or clarification on accurate and ethical coding documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent education and experience may be considered
• One of the following certifications or eligibility to obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer:
• CCS: Certified Coding Specialist
• CCS-P: Certified Coding Specialist, Physician-based
• CPC: Certified Professional Coder
• CCR: Certified Risk Adjustment Coder

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of coding experience or clinical experience in a healthcare setting that provided exposure to CPT/HCPCS coding, ICD-10 diagnosis coding, and other coding related regulatory standards requirements is required
• Must be highly competent in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Licensure/Certifications

• CCDS: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist
• CCDS-O: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient
• Clinical Licensure or Certification (i.e. CMA, CNA, LPN, PTA, EMT/paramedic)

What We Offer

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

Why Asante Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. More About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect. At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Expected salary: Location: Medford, OR Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job