Description

Coding Specialist 1

US--Remote

Requisition ID: 2026-37812
Position Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Otolaryngology
Posting Salary Range: $29.07 - $39.33 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The coding specialist 1 is an entry level classification that is distinguished from the higher levels by no prior coding experience or a coding apprentice (CPC-A) and/or the lack of responsibility for coding and abstracting short stay, inpatient, surgical and/or invasive diagnostic services. This position will be trained to review, abstract, and codes treatment and procedure information from short stay, inpatient and outpatient medical records for the purpose of providing medical coding information for appropriate billing of health care services and professional fees and to ensure hospital and physician compliance with Federal, State, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and the American College of Surgeons regulations and guidelines.

Function/Duties of Position

• Medical Record Review: Reviews record of each patient encounter, enters pertinent patient data, diagnosis(es) and procedures (s) into Epic.  The duties involve reading and understanding complex medical data from various medical specialties, translating data into ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.  Enters and/or verifies patient identification information; enters ICD-10-CM diagnosis(es) and procedure(s) codes as well as CPT/HCPCS codes;

  • Utilizes ICD-10-CM, CPT codebook and Coding Clinic references to verify code specificity and follow ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA Official Guidelines for CPT.

  • Utilizes reference journals and training seminars to learn about and understand changing medical technology, new diseases, new treatments, new drugs, and experimental procedures used in clinics, hospitals, and research facilities.

• Education: May provide a variety of general administrative support such as answering phones, filing, providing customer service for coding/DRG/CPT/ICD-10 information.

• Administrative Support: This position is responsible for Charge Review WQ 419 and responding to surgical code requests as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 
  AND

• CCS-A, CPC-A, CPC, CCS; or certification within 6 months of hire date

• Entry level knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS.

• General understanding of the Revenue Cycle

• Ability to work as a team player in a close proximity environment;

• Proficiency with word processing and excel spreadsheets

• Medical terminology

• Strong communication and negotiating skills both verbal and written with ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, including physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.

• Understanding of surgical prior authorization process;

• Proven ability to research and analyze data

• Read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Read and interpret medical procedures and terminology;

• Prepare reports and related documents;

• Maintain confidentiality;

• Influence/coordinate efforts of others over whom one has no direct authority.

• Self starter with proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure

• Certification in one of the following (as indicated by the position description) may be required upon hire or within six months of employment: CCS-A, CPC-A, CPC, CCS 

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS
• Anatomy courses
• 3-5 years of extensive experience in a Surgical ambulatory medical office with exposure to referral and authorization cycle.
• Previous Otolaryngology coding, managed care coordination, and academic setting experience preferred.
• Full OHSU EPIC training
  
  • Cadence
  • Resolute
  • EARL
• CPC

Additional Details

Telecommuting position. Days, Monday - Friday, 40hour work week

All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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