Invasive Coding Analyst (Imaging)- remote/hybrid

Requisition Number: 153411 
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Primarily 8-5, M-F

 

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Responsible for coding and/or auditing charges, diagnoses, and procedures of Ambulatory patients who undergo invasive cardiology procedures. Uses the Charge Description Master (CDM), ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPS Coding systems. Attends clinical procedures to obtain the most accurate clinical information for charge capture and CPT coding, with real-time consultation with the physician and viewing of the clinical findings. Must code all cases within 24 hours of occurrence and perform final pre-billing reviews for accuracy following reconciliation review with dictate reports.

• Attends invasive procedures as requested by the physician or requested by the Coder. Reviews invasive procedure reports, recommends or assigns and sequences CPT and HCPCS charge master codes on ambulatory invasive cardiology and radiology records, in accordance with official coding guidelines, and payer requirements to accurately code clinical procedures and charge for supplies.
• Compares and reconciles variances in the documentation of dictated reports to logs of the clinical procedures performed and supplies used.
• Performs pre-billing review of all cases and reviews (at least monthly) reports of pending and denied Cardiology/Imaging/Vascular claims, identifying root causes for non-payment.
• Assists the Clinical Information Department by identifying coding-related revenue and reimbursement improvement opportunities for Cardiology/Radiology Services and reports these findings to management.
• Maintains working knowledge of the CDM for the clinical area of assignment and collaborates with the CDM Manager for Carilion Clinic and the Directors of the clinical departments to ensure that the CPT codes, procedures, supplies and revenue codes are updated as necessary, and at least annually.
• Identifies, with Purchasing, supplies that can be returned to the manufacturer for correct charging to minimize lost revenue.
• Consults with and provides education to physicians (Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, and Radiologists) regarding clinical documentation as it relates to coding requirements.
• Validates charges with Internal Audit.
• Maintains working knowledge of Sovera, SMS, 3M Encoder, RMS, Educode and Clinical Systems that support the clinical area of assignment.

What We Require:

Education: High School education required; college degree preferred. Medical Terminology and Physiology and Anatomy required.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated proficiency in Ambulatory (CPT) coding required. Inpatient coding experience is also beneficial, but not required. Previous Charge master experience preferred. Will consider registered technologist, LPN, or RN, with prior CDM coding experience (contingent upon agreement to obtain Coding Certification).

Licensure/certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CPC, or CPC-H Required

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Recruiter: JASON A BISHOP
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4039
Recruiter Email: [email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.