Coding Education and Quality Specialist

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Coding Education & Data Analyst to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Position Summary:

Coding Education and Data Analyst is a highly visible position that is responsible for partnering system wide with Clinicians and clinic operations staff to support the HealthPartners Revenue Cycle. This role is responsible for understanding revenue cycle workflow, identifying opportunities to ensure all appropriate revenue is captured, and assist in closing documentation gaps for clinical departments supported by the professional coding team. 

Must have an in-depth understanding of coding and compliance rules and regulations and knowledge of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Will provide system-wide support to Clinicians, clinical departments, and coders for CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 CM coding systems and payor policy guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Must have completed a coding education program or must be a graduate from an associate or bachelor’s degree program in health information. 

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Must have one of the following: RHIT (registered health information technician), RHIA (registered health information administrator), or coding certificate. Coding certificates can include: CCA (certified coding associate), COC (certified outpatient coder), CCS (certified coding specialist), CPC (certified professional coder), CCS-P (certified coding specialist-physician).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in using CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 CM coding guidelines, rules and regulations, anatomy, physiology, basic disease processes and medical terminology

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to create excel spreadsheets and pivot tables for reporting and data analysis.

• Must be able to work independently, apply time management and critical thinking skills, and have strong decision-making skills.

• Must be a highly skilled and experienced coder who can independently research, analyze and understand large amounts of data, identify issues that have financial impact and provide opportunities to improve coding quality. 

• Ability to present information in one-on-one and/or group settings and communicate information in a professional and confident manner.

• Must have a thorough understanding of revenue cycle stream.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Three years coding experience

• Epic experience preferred

• Experience working with online coding resources and other related software programs.

• Strong E & M coding experience

• Ability to present and communicate information in either individual and/or group settings in a professional and confident manner. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.