Clinician Coding Liaison - Vascular

Department: 10395 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Individualized Clinician Support Surg Hosp Based and Complex Specialties Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Will support: • Vascular Schedule: • Monday - Friday 1st shift 40 hours a week 6:00am EST to 6:00pm CST Certification required: • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or • Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or • Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or • Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). • Additional specialty credential preferred. Remote opportunity: • Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: • Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering CPT (E&M, modifiers), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Risk Adjustment, payer requirements, and rejection resolutions. • Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start. • Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams. • Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits. • Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials. • Collaborate across departments-including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health-to enhance documentation practices and system optimization. • Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy. • Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies. • Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or • Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or • Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). • Additionalspecialty credential preferred. Education Required: • Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge. • High school diploma or GED required. Experience Required: • Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices. • Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment. • Epic & Reporting Solutions: Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools to analyze data, generate reports, and optimize workflow efficiencies. • Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail. • Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate effectively with physicians, APCs, clinical leadership, and coding teams. • Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication. • Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Independent Decision-Making: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions regarding coding and compliance. • Collaboration & Initiative: Strong ability to take initiative, contribute to process improvements, and work collabora...