Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Educates staff in accurate documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement with primary emphasis on educating the providers.
- Coordinates and completes coding, reimbursement, compliance, and internal audits including any monitoring activities that require a review of relevant information. Such reviews may be part of the annual audit work plan or as assigned throughout the year. Audits data to ensure that coding and documentation at Billings Clinic meets set standards.
- Reviews, analyzes and interprets coding changes and billing regulations and disseminates information. Monitors and audits records for compliance with regulatory changes in documentation.
Analyzes and researches government and third party payer policies and updates for coding and reimbursement content. Appeals for changes in these policies when appropriate.
Researches and audits new technologies and new service lines for compliant coding, documentation requirements in conjunction with reimbursement information... Meets with equipment and drug vendors to ensure proper reimbursement for new equipment / products.Coordinates effort to ensure that charge masters are updated appropriately on a regular basis. This includes participation in annual CDM / Code reviews, identifying enhancements in fee structure and making sure that electronic charge capture tools are accurate.Responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from patient charts using ICD and CPT / HCPCS codes for statistical and reimbursement purposes for all Billings Clinic inpatient and outpatient services.Researches and responds to questions from Billings Clinic leadership and staff. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization. May conduct other special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school graduate or equivalentExperience
Two years experience in a multi-specialty clinic and / or hospital working with ICD-CM, CPT-4 / HCPCS codingPrevious demonstrated experience in a clinical setting performing technical responsibilities related to ICD-CM, CPT-4 / HCPCS coding, fees and reimbursementDemonstrated ability to understand and develop information using databases and creating complex spreadsheets. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Certifications and Licenses
Ability to obtain Pharm Tech Certification desirable.Credential as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other recognized AAPC or AHIMA credentials.Employee Benefits
Billings Clinic Employees
Billings Clinic is a “best” place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients. State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.
2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient ExperienceLivAbility “One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best TownEmployees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work. The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives. Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.
At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.
Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth. The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.
Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home. Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.
Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits
Health
BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community. Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan. The benefit is available to full or part time employees.Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.
Financial
Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions. These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.Growth & Community
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of “parent”. The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidiesBicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American BicyclistsTuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.Leadership trainingEmployee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards. Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting eventsClub Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providersLactation facilities for new mothers.360-degree performance reviewsOur organization promotes sustainable or “green” practices.Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel AssistanceBusiness education, continuing education credit assistanceFormal career development and job advancement programsActively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balanceCasual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)Workplace facilities to promote exercisePromotes walking trails both inside and around the campus