Opportunities to code may be available at all three Mayo Clinic sites - Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN; or Scottsdale, AZ. 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. 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. Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Contributes to a positive departmental image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, teamwork and mutual respect. Practices continuous improvement. Extensively uses computers and is proficient in various administrative software products to support coding activities.

Department: Patient Financial Systems

Qualifications: Associate's Degree in a healthcare related program with a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS* (* Experience will be considered but not required.)
Requires a good understanding of CPT, ICD-9CM coding, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications. Knowledge of and experience with Finance systems and applications required.

Benefit Eligibility: No

Posting Begin Date: 08/20/2008

Posting End Date: Until filled

Employment Type: Non-exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: Variable

Schedule: Variable

Shift: Days

Building: Stabile North

Salary: $24.96/hr