Charge Capture Specialist I

• Review and analyze patient medical records to assign appropriate CPT and HCPCS codes in the form of a charge, along with modifiers for simple outpatient or professional fee encounters under general supervision.
• Ensure all coding is compliant with official coding guidelines, and organizational policies, working solely within the established EHR/Epic environment.
• Maintains established entry level coding accuracy, quality, and productivity standards while collaborating with teammates to achieve shared goals and performance metrics.
• Strict adherence to HIPAA and organizational compliance standards.
• Stays informed of regularly updated coding principles and regulatory guidelines to ensure most accurate charge assignment.

Certification Required:

• AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Advanced training beyond High School in Medical Coding or related field (or equivalent knowledge)

Work Experience Required:

• Typically requires 0-1 years of experience in professional or hospital coding that includes experiences in either hospital or professional revenue cycle processes and health information workflows.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
• Basic communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
• Basic analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit for up to 95% of the workday and maintain focus in a remote environment to meet productivity standards.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions when traveling between affiliates.
• Operates all typical office equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Exposed to typical home and/or office environments

Preferred Education

• Associate’s degree in healthcare, business, or HIM.

Preferred Experience

• 1-5 years in revenue cycle (charge entry, billing edits, denials) or healthcare internship or externship
• Familiarity gained through a coding externship or an academic program is preferred
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is preferred.