Outpatient Physician Coding Educator (Exempt)

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Provide physician feedback, initial and ongoing education and training, and technical support in regards to proper clinical documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture and timely submission, healthcare data accuracy and coding principles. Responsible for evaluating the proper assignment of procedure, modifier and diagnosis codes to professional services in order to validate accuracy and compliance. Follows a pre-determined or assigned audit schedule, provides an evidence-based review of select primary and specialty care E&M and procedural charges to ensure correct coding, legal compliance and complete charge capture.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health system organization policies and procedures

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Three to five years E&M coding/auditing experience in primary and specialty coding
• Minimum three years of providing physician education
• CPC and CPMA required

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