Coding Specialist

Assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding classifications based on clinical documentation and/or physician orders. Utilize appropriate tools, resources and guidelines to determine codes and assign principal and secondary diagnoses. Obtain clarification from physicians, clinical departments and others on documentation questions, as needed. Perform coding at an advanced level of coding complexity. Code for multiple facilities and combinations of hospital chart types. Maintain assigned work queues within defined processing timeframe and meet or exceed productivity standards. Run all inpatient accounts through the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) analyzer to determine that the codes are sequenced correctly and all code combinations have been considered to assure accurate DRG assignment. Verify data abstracted and entered from the EMR. Ensure integrity of the database for internal and external data reporting. Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from Revenue Services related to use of codes and modifiers within the billing process to assure accuracy and avoid delays in the billing process.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Coding Specialist in 12169 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield, CO 80020, USA is $48,000 to $64,000 per year. This range can vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the Coding Specialist, as well as the specific industry they are working in.

SCL Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health of the people and communities they serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. SCL Health, now Intermountain Health, is a not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals and other health services in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, CO, MT and Kansas.