Senior Hospital Coder

The Hospital Senior Coder is responsible for working collaboratively with various team members such as physicians and other hospital administration. This position coordinates with others as needed to ensure comprehensive and timely completion of hospital coding processes. This position will mentor, instruct and/or train other Hospital Coders in compliant coding standards (ICD-10 coding conventions, Official ICD-10 Reporting Guidelines, Coding Clinic, etc.). The Hospital Senior Coder reviews, interprets, and translates provider medical diagnostic and procedural information documentation into appropriate codes following hospital inpatient and/or outpatient claims and reporting requirements

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

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

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.

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.

-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 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.

Licensure 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. Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred.

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.