Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is looking for talented healthcare team members to step into our culturally diverse health centers! From Scottsdale to Glendale, NOAH provides affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Serving over 40,000 neighbors, our model of care places patients needs at the center of attention as we deliver comprehensive health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, prenatal care, preventive health, eligibility assistance and health education programs.

NOAH requires all new hires to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be considered

JOB SUMMARY
Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs codes through review of Outpatient clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Codes complex accounts which requires advanced expertise in coding subject matters.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
These are essential job responsibilities and should be listed in descending order of importance i.e. most important is first.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs diagnostic and procedural codes for multiple outpatient accounts such as (same day surgery, endoscopy, ED/Trauma, breast health, or other more complex patient type) within HonorHealth. Reviews physician documentation & coding for appropriateness & accuracy in accordance to Medicare and American Medical Association (AMA) coding guidelines. Utilizes electronic medical record and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software. Codes complex accounts. Addresses NCCI, OCE, LCD, and other applicable coding edits.
• Complies with system-wide coding practices to meet corporate compliance guidelines and to ensure appropriate and effective reimbursement with Patient Financial Services, medical staff and various departments. Reviews and analyzes medical records for accurate code selection.
• Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.
• Assists Patient Financial Services with interpretation of codes and /or other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement. Possesses knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters. Performs outpatient charge validation/ reconciliation to ensure all submitted charges are posted timely and balance with total submitted charges. Assigns charges as applicable.
• Resolves routine coding issues/problems and appropriately seeks assistance from Coding Supervisor.
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/problems and other such activities.
• Participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge, skills, and keep credentials current.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above job responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It does not restrict managements right to assign or re-assign duties at any time.

Benefits are available for both full-time and part-time employees!

Benefits include:

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement 403(b) plus company match
• Pet Insurance

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Education Level Education Details
High School Diploma or GED Required
Associate's Degree in health related field Preferred

EXPERIENCE
Experience Details
2 years
Two years experience in coding complex outpatient accounts which may include: Extensive emergency department trauma, newborn, obstetrics, day surgery, and observation.
Required
4 years
Four years experience in coding complex outpatient accounts which may include: Extensive emergency department trauma, newborn, obstetrics, day surgery, and observation.
Preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/ETC.
Licenses/Certification Time Frame

Outpatient:
CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder Hospital Outpatient), or
CPC (Certified Professional Coder), or
COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), or
CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Phys Based) or,
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), or
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

Required