MyMichigan Health
Location
Midland, MI | United States
Job description
**Hybrid Option within the State of Michigan**
This position is responsible for providing on-going coding, documentation and compliance education to providers and their office staff. They are then responsible for monitoring coding and documentation performance through random chart audits and regular meetings to communicate findings with providers and staff; follow up as necessary (additional reviews, analysis of benchmarking profiles, etc.). The position must also provide continual coding and payer updates and research coding issues that will arise.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Complete audits of Office Of Inspector (OIG) focused areas for review as needed for Corporate Compliance.
Semi-annual monitoring and analysis of utilization benchmark reports to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) norms.
Code difficult cases at the request of providers.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
E/M CODER - CPC, CCS, CCSP, RHIT , OR RHIA Required
One of the following certifications are required:
**Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. RHIA - Registered Health Info Analyst Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Experience, Training, and Skills
Four (4) years’ experience in the medical field is required.
Two (2) years physician coding and billing experience is required.
One (1) year with direct physician contact required.
Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills required.
Being an effective educator, self-start and highly organized is required.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.
Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.Job tags
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