Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
The Senior Professional Fee Coder is responsible for working collaboratively to support department operations as well as periodically interacts with various team members such as physicians and other hospital administration. Coordinates with others as needed to ensure comprehensive and timely completion of professional coding processes. This position will mentor, instruct and/or train other Professional Fee Coders in compliant coding standards. The Senior Professional Fee Coder reviews and interprets medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic information for various medical and surgical subspecialties and assigns the appropriate professional fee codes. Over half of the Senior Professional Fee Coder assigned time will be focused on production coding of complex accounts assigning the appropriate coding as outlined below. The remainder of time will be focused on departmental education and training of Professional Fee Coders, coding quality as needed, and other duties required to support Professional Fee Coding.
- This position is 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US.
- This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a health care related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional coding experience and demonstrated knowledge of complex service lines.
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with medical and/or surgical professional/physician coding rules for hospital outpatient, hospital inpatient and clinic and/or emergency department encounters.
- Experience with National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and coding guidelines for official coding and reporting, ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, E/M, and modifiers.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of medical terminology, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process.
- Knowledge and experience with principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing.
- Knowledge and experience with coding and billing requirements for services furnished in teaching settings.
- Knowledge and experience with coding and billing requirements for provider-based (PBB) facilities and critical access hospital (CAH).
- Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment, to organize/prioritize work, exercise excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrate follow through skills and maintain a positive attitude.
Licensure Or Certifications
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
This position will accept applications until 10/20/2024. This deadline may be extended if the necessary candidate pool is not met by this date.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$28.10 - $39.84 / hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday – Friday, business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekend Schedule
Based on business needs
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Recruiter
Oneida Her
