Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Dignity Health
Job overview
The Certified Coder Payment Recovery Specialist at Dignity Health reviews and corrects medical coding errors to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance, impacting billing accuracy and revenue recovery.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist reviews records for coding errors, manages denied claims, utilizes coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT, communicates trends to management, and ensures compliance with coding policies to facilitate payment and resolution.
Compensation and benefits
The pay range is $22.95 to $33.28 per hour, with benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and an education benefit program offering student loan assistance.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma, three years of medical coding/billing experience, proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers, ability to read EOBs, and certification as a CPC or CBCS; an associate's degree and five years of experience are preferred.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to work within a large medical group involved in academic research and education, supporting professional growth in healthcare coding and billing.
Work environment and culture
Dignity Health promotes a mission-driven culture focused on innovative clinical care, scholarly activities, and community health, with a tobacco-free campus environment.
Company information
Dignity Health Medical Group employs around 200 providers and 500 support staff, offers over 73 subspecialty services, and integrates clinical care with academic research and education as part of the Dignity Health hospital system.
Team overview
The candidate will join Dignity Health Medical Group, a large employed physician group with diverse specialties and a strong focus on education and research.
Unique job features
The position involves working with advanced coding systems and offers access to hospital resources and a supportive educational environment for healthcare providers.
Company overview
Dignity Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals and ancillary care facilities across the United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona. They generate revenue through patient services, including acute care, outpatient services, and specialized medical treatments. Founded in 1986, Dignity Health has a mission rooted in providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare, with a strong emphasis on community service and social justice. They are part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CBCS) credential prominently, as this certification is mandatory for the role at Dignity Health.
Highlight your expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding, use of modifiers, and experience managing coding denials and corrections, emphasizing your ability to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance with payer regulations.
Apply through multiple platforms including Dignity Health's official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of consideration.
Connect with current employees in the medical billing and coding or payment recovery divisions at Dignity Health on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent coding challenges in healthcare or asking about their experiences with Dignity Health's coding policies and payer interactions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'coding denials,' 'ICD-10-CM,' 'CPC certified,' 'reimbursement,' 'payer contracts,' and 'compliance' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings effectively.
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