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About the job HCPCS Coding Specialist
Job Title: HCPCS Coding Specialist
Job Location: Louisville, CO, USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Entry level
The primary function of this position is to code, and audit coding of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes and apply product appropriate Revenue Codes per CMS guidelines. In addition, this role supports s econdary research and data enrichment tasks to drive accuracy, consistency, and completeness of enriched data as it relates to medical-surgical devices and supplies. At GHX we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Primary Responsibilities: - Sources and enriches transactional data elements based on defined standards relative to medical surgical devices and supplies to ensure data quality for the GHX customer base.
- Ensures timely delivery of accurate data.
- Works closely with Product Operations Manager to provide timely feedback for requirements supporting operational needs.
- Contributes to the development of processes and procedures that support Content Operations goals and objectives .
- Ability to contribute different thoughts, ideas and viewpoints that lead to greater innovation on projects and cross-functional collaborative efforts.
Skills Abilities: - Applicable experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or medical technology industry.
- Have advanced level knowledge of medical terminology and working knowledge of HCPCS coding.
- Strong understanding of medical product functionality and terminology.
- Experience obtaining, reviewing, and collating information from a variety of sources, particularly related to medical devices/medical equipment.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English comprehension and written communication skills.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Excel required.
- Project management skills a plus.
- Supply Chain knowledge preferred.
- Basic understanding of the UNSPSC preferred.
- Understanding of distributor/manufacturer relationships preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 15% annually.
Required Education and Experience: - Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in Information Systems or a healthcare-related discipline (e.g., biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or medical electronics.
- M ust have a minimum of 2 years medical coding experience (encompassing multiple clinical specialties) and a minimum of 1 year of medical auditing experience.
- Completion of a certified medical coder education curriculum or coding certification.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coder Specialist-Physician (CCS-P), and/or Certified Coder Specialist (CCS).
- We are looking for someone who is proficient in the role requirements, but who also brings a unique perspective and diversity of thought to our team. GHX encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for qualified applicants.
Preferred Qualifications: - SQL knowledge
- Knowledge of ICD-9, CPT Procedural Codes and/or UNSPSC
Estimated hourly compensation: $24.95 - $31.15
The base hourly range represents the anticipated low and high end of the GHX's salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base salary is one component of GHX's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance, accident and life insurance, 401k matching, paid-time off, and education reimbursement, to name a few. To view more details of our benefits, visit us here:
GHX: Its the way you do business in healthcare Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) enables better patient care and billions in savings for the healthcare community by maximizing automation, efficiency and accuracy of business processes.
GHX is a healthcare business and data automation company, empowering healthcare organizations to enable better patient care and maximize industry savings using our world class cloud-based supply chain technology exchange platform, solutions, analytics and services. We bring together healthcare providers and manufacturers and distributors in North America and Europe - who rely on smart, secure healthcare-focused technology and comprehensive data to automate their business processes and make more informed decisions.
It is our passion and vision for a more operationally efficient healthcare supply chain, helping organizations reduce - not shift - the cost of doing business, paving the way to delivering patient care more effectively. Together we take more than a billion dollars out of the cost of delivering healthcare every year. GHX is privately owned, operates in the United States, Canada and Europe, and employs more than 1000 people worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is in Colorado, with additional offices in Europe.
Disclaimer Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC and its North American subsidiaries (collectively, "GHX") provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. This EEO policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, termination, layoffs, social and recreational programs, and retirement.
GHX believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each employee to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. GHX expects and requires the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere. Improper interference with the ability of GHX's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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