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Base pay range

$26.10/hr - $39.15/hr

Essential Functions

• Subject matter expert in multiple areas of coding, e.g., surgical coding (not including primary care procedures).
• Assigns CPT and ICD codes in cases of high complexity, judgment and scope.
• Reads, interprets and assigns CPT codes from provider documentation, e.g., operative report.
• Performs ICD and CPT coding of provider (professional) services and verifies that all requisite charge information is entered.
• Appends all modifiers.
• Ranks CPT codes when multiple codes apply.
• Assigns Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes.
• Performs reconciliation process to ensure all charges are captured.
• Processes automated or manually enters charges into applicable billing system.
• Researches and analyzes coding and payer specific issues.
• Adheres to department guidelines for timeliness of processing charges and communicates with team members and practice management on an ongoing basis to ensure these guidelines are met.
• Mentors teammates and coach providers on documentation improvement.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced office/hospital environment. Work consistently requires sitting and some walking, standing, stretching, and bending.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five years of coding experience required.
• CPC or equivalent coding credential required.
• Effectively communicates, either verbally or in writing, with providers related to coding issues that are of high complexity, including face to face interaction, explaining coding rationales, and education with providers.
• Maintain coding certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
• Extensive knowledge of coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to apply the payer specific rules regarding coding, bundling, and adding appropriate modifiers.
• In depth knowledge of claim editing rationale and revenue cycle.
• Basic knowledge of Relative Value Units.
• Understanding of and familiarity with regulatory guidelines including NCDs and LCDs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care