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Acts as a resource and role model to team members, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress, quality and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues
Codes routine to complex procedures and diagnoses including hospital-based or surgery center surgical procedures using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, procedures and protocols for government and commercial payers. Meets or exceeds department quality and production standards
Performs informal quality reviews on a monthly basis providing coding education to coding team members for accuracy. May assist with provider education/orientation regarding policy requirements of federal and state government agencies
Abstracts documentation to choose correct ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes according to standard coding guidelines, procedures and protocols. Detects, reports and acts as a resource to assist in resolving billing compliance issues. Serves as liaison between business office, medical records, patient care and/or coding department by providing feedback to caregivers and leaders
Responsible for processing denial management claims and addressing patient concerns. Serves as a resource to caregivers regarding pre-authorizations, referrals, and estimating charges prior to a patient's visit. Coordinates payer audit reviews and acts as a resource for coding-related audits
Participates in various department projects including but not limited to researching new services, claim scrubbing, quality checks/assessing errors, presenting demonstrations, etc. Acts as the system/application administrator
ensures the integrity of the system and recognizes performance issues. Performs calibration and troubleshooting procedures and escalates unresolved issues as needed
Suggests modifications to current policies and procedures that are needed to coincide with requirements of insurance payers. Serves as subject matter expert in your assigned specialty and actively participate in the Coding meetings as a problem solver
Adhere to organizational and internal department policies and procedures to ensure efficient work processes. Expertise in query guidelines, and coding standards. Follow up and obtain clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate
Reviews complex medical documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level from clinicians, qualified health professionals and hospitals in order to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS. Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations utilizing an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement. Maintains the confidentiality of patient records. Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader or compliance officer
Meets and exceeds departmental quality (95% or more) and productivity standards (100%). Achieves productivity expectations to support discharged not final billed (DNFB). Assist in the production of annual edit review based on CPT, ICD and HCPCS changes as well as assist in development of edits based on publications and society updates
Performs any other assigned duties since the duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Answer and prioritize correspondence at all levels e.g., coding assistants, coders, leads, supervisors, and managers
Requirements:
Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Coding Specialist (or equivalent experience)
Typically requires 7 years of experience in professional coding that includes experiences in revenue cycle processes and health information workflows or related health care leadership experience
Maintain continuing education by attending webinars, reviewing updated CPT assistant guidelines and updated coding clinics. Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues
Advanced profiency of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft officeproducts, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills
Excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making
Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able tocontinuously concentrate
Position may be required to travel to other sites
therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
What we offer:
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