Senior Hospital Coder

Senior Hospital Coder – Remote

• Full Time
• Finance

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has been ranked the #1 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, as well as #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

The Quality Senior Coder is responsible for working collaboratively with various team members such as Coding Operations, Revenue Integrity, Provider Education, Billing and Accounts Receivable and Denials. This position coordinates with others as needed to ensure comprehensive and inclusive education, training and auditing as it relates to all professional and hospital coding processes. This position will mentor, instruct and/or train other Professional and Hospital Coders in compliant coding standards (ICD-10 coding conventions, Official ICD-10 Reporting Guidelines, Coding Clinic, etc.). The Quality Senior Coder educates, trains and audits Coders based on their review, interpretation, and translation of provider medical diagnostic and procedural information documentation into appropriate codes following professional and hospital inpatient and/or outpatient claims and reporting requirements.

*This position is 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US.

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

High School diploma and 7 years hospital inpatient coding and/or hospital outpatient coding experience OR Associate’s Degree and 5 years hospital inpatient coding and/or hospital outpatient coding experience required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with inpatient or outpatient coding guidelines and facility claim rules along with appropriate coding skills: ICD-10-CM diagnosis assignment, ICD-10-PCS procedure assignment, DRG assignment (e.g., MS-DRG and APR-DRG) for SOI and ROM.
• Experience with hospital outpatient coding guidelines and claims reporting rules with appropriate coding skill set of CPT/HCPCS.
• Experience with applications or applying National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), Coding Clinic, Coding Clinics for HCPCS, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Assistant coding guidelines, and official ICD-10 guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, simple to complex disease processes, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare hospital billing.
• Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for provider based (PBB) facilities and critical access hospital (CAH).
• Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment, to organize/prioritize work, exercise excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrate follow through skills and maintain a positive attitude.

License or Certification:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$27.95 – $37.74 / hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday, normal business hours.

Weekend Schedule

N/A

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.