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Summary: The Radiology Coder III is responsible for the timely completion of coding and charge entry as assigned. This is an advanced role that requires deep subject matter expertise in radiology, coding with w required certification in interventional radiology coding. Coders in this position act as a leader and quality resource within the team and are responsible for being the primary trainer and subject matter expert available to the other coding staff.

General Description: Organizational, communication (written, verbal and personal), problem solving, prioritizing and decision-making skills are routinely used in everyday activities. There is minimum supervision and appropriate initiative must be taken to complete projects by the deadlines given. Completes on-site routine and complex encounter form coding for ambulatory professional services; acts as an expert on third party billing, cash management, referral, and coding processes.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Accurately codes interventional radiology procedures, in addition to all standard and advanced radiology modalities.
• Maintains interventional radiology specific documentation standards and stays current with complex IR updates.
• Assists in training, education and complex audit resolutions.
• Serves as a departmental resource and subject matter expert.
• Meets or exceeds productivity benchmarks for all companies.
• Reviews and codes all Interventional Radiology procedures from all sites
• Oversees the day-to- day coding in absence of Coding and Reimbursement Manager.
• Coder III acts as a resource to other billing staff and assists with training of new coders.
• Performs audits and reviews codes
• Collaborates with outside IR coding resources.

• Develops and maintains excellent relationship with the physicians and all other providers.
• Responds to colleague's coding requests for information in a timely manner.
• Responds to patient's billing inquiries and requests for information.
• Assists with annual coding audits as requested.
• Keeps abreast of coding changes and payer guidelines
• Checks for appropriate codes, billing areas, billing providers, etc.
• Reviews operative reports and selects the appropriate codes for charges of hospital procedures.
• Reports information (supplied by hospital, staff and/or physician) to supervisor that may not be correct.
• Codes procedural reports with the appropriate CPT and ICD10 code to match all services performed.
• Reviews operative reports/consults in order to code.
• Continuous communication with physicians and staff to ensure that all services provided are accounted for.
• Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland's customers.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging and its partners depending on work location.
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.

• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Attendance is required for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is little to no supervisory responsibility

Advocacy:

Treats all clients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values:

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: Minimum of four plus years of coding experience with a demonstrated specialty in interventional radiology required.
  • Two years experience in patient health care accounts which includes coding for Interventional procedures.
  • ICD-10/CPT Coding
  • Anatomy and medical terminology
  • Consistently meets or exceeds department benchmarks for quality and productivity.
  • Demonstrates leadership in peer support, mentoring and problem resolution.
• Licensure: N/A
• Certifications: Required (CPC, ICI, RCCIR, CIRCC and/or AHIMA type certifications). Proof of maintaining certification is required. Must meet yearly CEU requirements. Copy of renewal of the certification is required and will be filed in the employee records.
• Computer Skills: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point),.
• Background Check:
  • Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
  • In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Business Associates will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Employees must not be included on this list.
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.