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Interventional Radiology Lead Coder
Req#: 318865
Location:
Facilities: Remote Location
Professional Area: Finance
Department: 1344 HIM Coding-Finance
Job Code: U99868
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Interventional Radiology Lead Coder, you will train and onboard new inpatient and surgical outpatient/observation coders, providing instruction on Epic Resolute workflows, 3M 360 processes and proper use of ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding systems. In this role, you will mentor coders through the onboarding and remediation process, ensuring accurate clinical abstraction, compliance with regulatory standards and proper reimbursement. You will also serve as a key coding resource for staff and leadership, promoting consistency, accuracy and quality across all coding functions.
A caregiver in this role works remotely from 7:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. with flexible start/end times
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Provide training and onboarding for newly hired inpatient and surgical outpatient/observation coders on Epic Resolute workflows and 3M 360 processes.
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Provide topics for caregivers to complete self-directed education within the first week of employment.
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Deliver one-on-one mentoring/training as assigned.
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Conduct new hire coding and documentation orientation.
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Assist new hires with identifying, reviewing and interpreting ICD-10-CM, PCS (inpatient) and CPT (outpatient) codes.
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Assist new hires by abstracting clinical information from inpatient or surgical outpatients/observations for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal regulations and other agencies utilizing established coding principles and protocols.
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Review clinical and operational systems relative to inpatient or surgical outpatient and observation cases through chart review with new hires.
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Serve as a coding resource to coders, leadership and others as needed.
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Conduct the review of inpatient or outpatient coding during probationary or remediation phases.
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Make recommendations for coding quality improvements.
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Provide feedback to the coder and supervisor regarding ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding and related clinical documentation.
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Assist with preliminary quality review on new hire progress in 30 and 60 days.
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Clarify discrepancies in documentation and coding.
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Assure accuracy and timeliness of coding/abstracting assignments to expedite the billing process and to facilitate data retrieval for physician access and ongoing patient care.
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Accurately code cases.
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Extract pertinent information from clinical notes, operative notes, radiology reports, laboratory reports, specialty forms, etc. using ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, POA indicators and PSI indicators as applicable to inpatient or outpatient coding.
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Determine code assignments pertinent to diagnostic workups for accurate MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments.
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Follow up on coding of medical records as a result of internal or external reviews which identify Coding, APC, or DRG discrepancies.
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Support special studies in relation to coding and abstracting information according to policies and procedures.
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May conduct testing in Epic and 3M 360 for update readiness.
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Maintain coding knowledge and skills via written coding resources, clinical information, videos, etc.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma
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Three years of experience abstracting, identifying, reviewing, and assigning complex ICD-10-CM, PCS codes, POA and PSI indicators, surgical complications for inpatient charts or CPT for outpatient charts
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Must have certification – Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
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Working knowledge of Epic Resolute, 3M 360, Windows and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote), Connect Today, etc.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Background in UM and the ability to educate others on items
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Three+ years of IR Coding in both a hospital and professional setting
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
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Physical demands may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
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Close, distant, and color vision is required.
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Requires manual dexterity to grasp and handle records and to operate a PC computer in the course of work.
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The work environment is at a moderate noise level (business office with phones, copiers, computers, and printers).
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $25.13
Maximum hourly: $38.33
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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