Facility Coder Outpatient 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 required upon hire:
  • 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

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