Outpatient Coder Educator

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Facility Coder Outpatient Educator is directly responsible for establishing and monitoring day to day processes of electronic hospital charge capture and charge reconciliation and serves as a liaison for CMH clinical departments and acts as a resource to Revenue Integrity, Revenue Cycle and external customers. This position is responsible for proactively identifying charge capture opportunities and monitoring revenue trends and charge capture processes for assigned clinical departments to ensure compliance with federal regulations and CMH charge capture protocols.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the electronic charge capture process for all assigned clinical departments per coding compliance and CMH charge capture protocols by proactively identify charge capture opportunities and collaborate with Clinical department leadership, Clinical Informatics, Information Systems and Corporate Compliance.
• Monitor charge reconciliation process for assigned clinical departments and serve as a resource in education and support for their charge capture reconciliation processes.
• Proactively identifies charge capture opportunities and monitors assigned clinical departments to ensure compliance with CMH charge capture protocols.
• Provide oversight for coding/billing for assigned areas within Revenue Cycle by working with designated staff to resolve/identify charge related billing issues.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and 7 or more years experience Pediatrics. For those with the RHIT or RHIA as the qualifying certification, education experience while obtaining certification will be equated to related work experience. or
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Outpatient Coder, Certified Inpatient Coder Apprentice, Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator required upon hire
• CCS, CCS-P, [or test eligible] or Required Upon Hire
• CPC, COC, CIC or Required Upon Hire
• RHIT, RHIA [or test eligible] Required Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $28.20/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children's Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.

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EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. 

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

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