Medical Coding Specialist (Dual Posted with Job ID 59698)

Hiring Department

University Physicians

Job Description

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This position is a dual post linked to Job ID 59698 - MCS-C 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

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);
• 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
• Specialty certification per the department needs such as: Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)