Coding Specialist Associate

Summary:

This position is responsible for the accurate coding of home health and hospice patient care treatment and services

All tasks need to be performed following the Operating Principles of Baystate Health.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Assign ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes to medical records

2) Adheres to all appropriate coding rules

3) Participates in educational coding meetings either onsite or offsite

4) Meets the minimum productivity and quality coding standards

5) Participates as team member of quality team

Required Work Experience:

1) Minimum of 1-3 years as a coder or equivalent experience

Preferred Work Experience:

1) Willing to pursue home health specific coding certification

2) Credentialed as a Certified Coding specialist

Skills and Competencies:

1) Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CPT codes, APC's, APG's, and DRG's, as appropriate

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ab out Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England's leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

• Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

• Baystate Children's Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

• Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

• Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield