Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design, implement, and manage ongoing organizational monitoring activities and educational programs. This ensures proper reimbursement and compliance with all regulatory statutes.
Every day you will work in a consulting capacity, identifying compliance issues and analyzing practice patterns. You will verify charges, ensure optimal reimbursement for the organization, and interpret regulatory changes.
To be successful in this role, you will implement the necessary changes and modify VMMC's policies, conveying these changes to the clinical departments. You will possess a strong command of coding guidelines and educate staff thoroughly on compliance requirements. Job Requirements Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus credentialed as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
One (1) year of CPT and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact tactfully yet assertively with physicians and other professional staff
Strong presentation skills and comfort in settings ranging from one-on-one (1:1) communications to large groups
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Five (5) years of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis coding experience in a healthcare provider or a third party payer and three (3) years of experience as an instructor/trainer
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Clinical knowledge and exposure to risk adjustment coding
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
