Medical Coding Specialist (Linked with Job ID 54609 Medical Coding Specialist)

The School Of Medicine Pathology & Anatomical Sciences Department

The School Of Medicine Pathology & Anatomical Sciences Department is hiring for one Medical Coding Specialist.

(This posting is linked to Job ID 54609 Medical Coding Specialist and only one candidate will be selected.)

The Medical Coding Specialist will perform the following:

Review documentation: Review for documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding guidelines.

Assign CPT and ICD- 10 codes: Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes based on documentation and coding guidelines.

Denial: Review payer denials, responsible for correction and resubmission to obtain payment in a timely manner.

Payer Edits: Review and resolve payer edits that prevent claims from being processed or paid appropriately.

Compliance: Ensure that coding adheres to all legal, regulatory and payer-specific guidelines.

Collaboration: Work closely with providers and billing department for optimal claim submission and reimbursement.

Work Hours/Shift Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Clinical) Office/Administrative Hours: Yes - Position will have Office/Admin Hours
Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: Yes

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.

Credentials: Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Years of Experience: 5 years' experience in pathology for hospital or physician practice.

Hiring Range:$19.15-$30.23/hour
Grade:PAT-006
University Title:MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
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In addition to filling out the Online application please provide a Cover letter and a resume.

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