SAHS Coding Specialist

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description :

The Coding Specialist Senior Specialty works in a team environment and is responsible to ensure accurate CPT and ICD documentation for the patient billing process. The Coding Specialist creates a positive experience for the patient and family members by addressing their billing related questions. They take responsibility for educating fellow team members and providers to accurately document services they have performed and use the appropriate code representing those services. They ensure timely depositing of patient payments and verify the accuracy of data reported by the Patient Service Representatives. Performance level position with no direct supervision. No financial / budgetary accountability but practices cost containment. Has no purchasing authority.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

1. Minimum five years of experience in medical coding and billing.

2. High school graduate or GED equivalent.

3. Successfully completed CPC course and applied and been accepted to the AAPC. Must complete and maintain Certification in Procedural Coding exam within one year of hire.

4. Maintain AAPC AHIMA or CCSP certification / membership.

HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS :

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty diverse landscapes and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

We offer market-competitive pay generous PTO and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching college savings plans for your family and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

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MINISTRY / FACILITY INFORMATION

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals 609 licensed beds and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies compassionate staff and healing environments Saint Alphonsus goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered physician-led innovative and community-based.

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health.

The regions most advanced Trauma Center (Level II).

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1