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Overview

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• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The responsibilities are: assessment of medical record documentation and appropriate capture of services through quality coding.

• The primary focus of this position will be to assess medical record documentation and educate providers and coders.

• This would include communication to providers, coders and section leaders on performance and coding and regulatory updates. This position reports to Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree and three (3) years of coding experience or at least five (5) years of coding experience required. Must have a current CPC, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT and an additional specialty certification. CPMA, CEMC, CPCI are preferred but not necessary.

• Multi-specialty coding experience, academic medical center experience and teaching/instructing experience preferred. Strong CPT4, HCPCS, and ICD10-CM coding skills. Strong knowledge of CMS rules and guidelines and ability to access, research and interpret other payer rules and guidelines.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasksENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EHI Prof Billing Coding

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 170355

Job Category Revenue Cycle & Managed Care

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $39.31/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $47.90/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.