Advocate Aurora Health is one of the United States' largest not-for-profit, integrated healthcare systems, with more than 500 sites in Wisconsin and Illinois. I
Clinician Coding Liaison – Pulmonology
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Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$35 - $53 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Clinician Coding Liaison – Pulmonology
Advocate Aurora Health
• Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering CPT (E&M, modifiers), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Risk Adjustment, payer requirements, and rejection resolutions. • Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start. • Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams. • Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits. • Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials. • Collaborate across departments—including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health—to enhance documentation practices and system optimization. • Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy. • Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies. • Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.
Job Requirements
- Certification required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding.
- Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment.
- Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools to analyze data, generate reports, and optimize workflow efficiencies.
- Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate effectively with physicians, APCs, clinical leadership, and coding teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication.
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions regarding coding and compliance.
- Strong ability to take initiative, contribute to process improvements, and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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