Coding Specialist, Interventional Radiology

Ventra is a leading business solutions provider for facility-based physicians practicing anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. Focused on Revenue Cycle Management, Ventra partners with private practices, hospitals, health systems, and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver transparent and data-driven solutions that solve the most complex revenue and reimbursement issues, enabling clinicians to focus on providing outstanding care to their patients and communities.

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• The Coding Specialist, Interventional Radiology (IR) is responsible for reviewing documents to identify all procedures and diagnosis.  The Coding Specialist IR must ensure the encounters have been coded correctly based on documents received.  The Coding Specialist IR must ensure encounters are coded using the most current coding guidelines.  The Coding Specialist IR should be able to communicate and recognize inadequate or incorrect documentation so that all coding is completed compliantly.

• Performs ongoing analysis of medical record documentation and codes assigned per CMS, CPT, and Ventra Health documentation guidelines.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes and modifiers according to documentation.
• Perform MIPS review as needed.
• Perform Provider QA as needed.
• Document coding errors.
• Assist coding management.
• Assist with client/provider audits as needed.
• Assist with reviewing work product of new coders in training, as needed.
• Provides feedback to coders on coding discrepancies/deficiencies, as needed.
• Provides feedback to coding manager on documentation deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Respond to questions from designated coders.
• Maintain confidentiality for all personal, financial, and medical information found in medical records per HIPAA guidelines and Ventra Health policy.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• RHIT and/or CPC required.
• At least one (1) year of medical billing preferred.
• 2023 MDM Guidelines required.

Requirements & Certifications:

• Must possess a Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) certification or have a minimum of 5 years of coding experience in interventional radiology procedures.
• If not currently CIRCC certified, candidate must obtain certification within 12 months of hire. Ventra will cover the cost of the certification exam and preparation materials.
• For candidates who already hold a CIRCC certification, Ventra will reimburse any financial penalties incurred from a current or previous employer due to exiting a role prior to a required service commitment, upon proof of payment and supporting documentation.
• Ventra will also cover CEU credits required to maintain active certification(s), in accordance with our policy.

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