Coding Specialist - Hospital Medicine - Remote - Nationwide at Vituity in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Remote, Nationwide - Seeking Coding Specialist

Everybody Has A Role To Play In Transforming Healthcare

As a Coding Specialist, you play a vital role in the Billing Department, reviewing physician documentation to apply the appropriate CPT and ICD 10 codes and ensuring all federal, state and private payor statutes and regulations are met and are following applicable company policies and procedures. At Vituity, we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Reviews and comprehends clinician documentation on patient medical charts.
• Applies Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10) codes in accordance with all Federal, State, and private payor statutes and regulations.
• Notifies Clinician of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification using the turnaround document (TAD) process.
• Stays current with coding practices by attending scheduled educational sessions and seminars.
• Monitors timekeeping for accuracy and notify Associate Manager, Coding of corrections.
• Travel may be required up to 5% of time.
• Assists with special projects.

Required Experience and Competencies

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Certificate of completion of a medical coding course that includes medical terminology required.
• Some level of experience in "hands on" patient care; basic knowledge of pathology and etiology of disease, body areas, and organ system desired.
• Certified professional coder, (CPC) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pathology and etiology of disease, body areas, and organ systems.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10).
• Must have critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production and quality standards.
• Must have excellent judgement and reasoning abilities to make appropriate medical coding decisions.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and work autonomously.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more
• Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth
• Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations
• Flexible work hours
• Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%.
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: Four weeks' vacation, Paid holidays, Sabbatical.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Professional and Career Development Program.
• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included.
• Wellness program.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

Hourly rate for this role is $19.63 - $24.04 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants Only. No agencies please.