The Enterprise Coder (Coding Specialist) demonstrates expert job knowledge and applies current billing and coding regulations, policies, and procedures along with effective decision-making and problem solving skills in the outpatient and inpatient coding process. Opportunities to code may be available at all three Mayo Clinic sites - Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN; or Scottsdale, AZ. Reviews medical records and understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. Abstracts medical records and identifies and assigns appropriate ICD-9CM diagnosis codes, and surgical CPT codes for services including consultations, procedures, and tests. Assigns appropriate CPT modifiers and prices to surgical procedures performed at Mayo Clinic. Ensures appropriate DRG assignment for inpatient services. May provide education/support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Is flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Department: Patient Financial Services Operations

Qualifications: Associate's Degree in a healthcare related program with a minimum of one the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. Experience preferred. Candidate must possess a strong understanding of ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Posting Begin Date: 09/09/2008

Posting End Date: Until Filled

Employment Type: Non - Exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: 80

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Day

Building: Mayo Clinic Phoenix Campus, Support Services Building

Salary: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $19.56 per hour. The internal pay scale is 30.