Hcc Coder

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

**Essential Job Functions**
- Reviews ambulatory encounters in the electronic medical record for accuracy and appropriateness of provider documentation and ICD-10-CM and CPT Category II coding, to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Assists HCC Coding Supervisor and System Director of Risk Score Accuracy with special projects involving chart reviews. Identifies and escalates examples of trends related to documentation challenges involving electronic health record/software/information technology processes.
- Works with RSA Coding Supervisor to communicate provider coding accuracy concerns and challenges to System and Local Market leadership.
- Maintains competency and accuracy while remaining abreast of current requirements of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and ICD-10-CM guidelines.
- Participates as needed in collaborative coding education forums with other teams throughout Bon Secours Mercy Health. Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions within the health system.

**Licensing/Certification**

CPC-A or equivalent (required)

CPC or CRC (preferred)

**Education**

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Associates Degree in Health Information Management (preferred)

**Work Experience**

1 year of ICD-10-CM coding experience (required)

Two or more years of ICD-10-CM coding experience (preferred)

**Working Conditions**

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

**Skills**

ICD-10-CM

CPT Category II

Coding conventions and guidelines

Medical record content

Electronic medical records (EMRs)

Independent,

Teamwork

Keyboarding

Computer skills

Coding software

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Medicare

Medicaid

Information technology

Population health

Documentation

Medical coding

EPIC

Collaboration

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status