CBO Coding Educator- REMOTE New Munson Medical Group United States Central Billing Office Full-Time Day shift

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree in Health Record Technology or related healthcare field and five years of professional coding experience and must obtain the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC) OR seven years of professional coding experience and has obtained the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC).
• Demonstrated previous experience with healthcare-related educational activities required.
• Must be able to problem-solve and communicate in a professional manner with physicians, staff and other health care professionals.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to demonstrate competency with a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Must have knowledge and ability to learn, access and utilize the relevant computer programs listed below within 90 days of hire:

• eClinicalWorks
• NextGen
• Misys
• PowerChart
• Microsoft office
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within scope of knowledge and responsibility.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible to provide education to CBO Coders along with Physicians, non-Physician practitioners, and office staff, including but not limited to: verifying and/or analyzing medical record and/or encounter form documentation to determine the principle and all secondary diagnoses and procedures; assigning diagnostic codes, procedural codes and modifiers using coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Munson; performing data entry; and, performing discrepancy resolution. Serves as a liaison between CBO and sites/departments. Assists in the orientation and training of new employees within the coding and charge capture area.

ORGANIZATION

This position’s primary customers are the practices of Munson Physician Network. This position reports to the Manager of the Central Billing Office.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Cares for patients in the age category(s) checked below:

__X__ No direct clinical contact with patients

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Create and maintain internal education program for all CBO coding staff.
• Lead Coder Roundtable meetings, including creating agenda, meeting content and presenting.
• Lead projects regarding changes and updates to all coding and documentation for professional services.
• Serves as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff and central billing staff. Including in person or virtual education and researching and responding to coding and compliance questions, coordinates accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Responsible for reviewing office based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, including accuracy of ICD9/10CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier assignment. Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate.
• Reviews and interprets physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes. Identifies all applicable diagnosis procedures and codes. Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate.
• Works with central billing team to ensure charges are coded and entered within charge lag time frame.
• Identifies educational needs and/or compliance issues and reports them to the Manager of Central Billing Office.
• Performs accurate data entry of charges.
• Responsible for resolving coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining education appropriate to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.