The Coding Specialist ensures charges are coded appropriately from medical records and entered into the billing system accurately. They act as a liaison between clinical and billing departments, ensuring quality and compliance in coding.
PLEASE NOTE:
Shift Schedule: Remote 5X8, M-F. Client has set shifts/schedules for contractor to choose from. All morning starts.
Conversion: Yes, Temp to Hire
Equipment Provided: No, Candidate will be responsible for their own equipment.
Interviews: Virtual
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately.
May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions.
Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.
Requirements
JOB REQUIRMENTS:
HS Diploma/GED
Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
3+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN professional services required.
2+ years’ experience with coding OB/GYN surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services preferred.
Three (3) years experience in production coding in a surgical or in a physician practice environment required.
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred.
Epic Experience Preferred.
Candidate must have their own equipment to work off of.
JOB FUNCTIONS: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture.
Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines.
Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments.
Answers questions from billing in a timely manner.
Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes
Meets established productivity and proficiency standards.
Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services.
Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld
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