"Medical Coding Specialist (Dual Posted with Job ID 58429)"

Hiring Department

University Physicians

Job Description

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This position is a dual post linked to Job ID 58429-MCS-C–
University Physicians, and the department will be hiring for two
positions
Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timely
to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures
(CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assure
maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify
potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process such
as edits, denials, appeal letter, etc.
Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments
in order to coordinate all aspects of professional coding.
Provide assistance to faculty, residents and department staff in
the standards of medical record documentation and coding of medical
records.
Assist in the presentation of training sessions for faculty,
residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare
billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards
and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements,
procedure and diagnosis coding.
Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality
Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.
Remote working options available.

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training
to obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the CPT-4
coding systems. One (1) year of related medical records coding
experience may be substituted.
One of the following certifications within one (1) year as a
condition of continued employment in this job classification:
--Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
--Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
--Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
--Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA);
or
--Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A)
--Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A)
--Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by the American Academy of
Professional Coders (AAPC); or
--Existing staff in this title as of 2014 are grandfathered from
the certification requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical office technology, or a related background along with CPC
or CCS-P preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.15 - $24.69 hourly
Grade: PAT - 006
University Title: MED CODING SPCLST
Internal applicants can determine their university title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover
Letter and Resume.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.