Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$22 - $35 / hour
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
MU Health Care is looking for a detail-oriented Medical Coding Specialist to join our team. As a crucial member of our healthcare family, the ideal candidate will possess a passion for precision and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical coding. We value individuals who demonstrate a deep understanding of technical coding principles, coupled with a strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes. Our ideal candidate advances their coding expertise through continuous education, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in problem-solving, and actively contributes to audits, troubleshooting, and training initiatives. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on healthcare billing, reporting, and regulatory compliance, join MU Health Care and be a vital part of our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Qualifications
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One of the following certifications:
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMA
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by AHIMA
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by AHIMA
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A) by AAPC
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by AAPC
- Specialty certification per the department needs such as: Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)
Requirements
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Review appropriate provider documentation to determine:
- Principal diagnosis
- Co-morbidities and complications
- Secondary conditions
- Surgical procedures
- Utilize technical coding principles and MS-DRG or APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10 codes and/or CPT-4 codes.
- Review and correct patient admission source, status, and disposition upon discharge.
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adhere to Official Coding Guidelines.
- Advance coding knowledge and practice through continuing education.
- Extract required information from clinical documentation and enter into the encoder and abstracting system, in accordance with prescribed coding productivity standards.
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Perform additional coding support activities including:
- Audits for correct coding and billing
- Testing and troubleshooting problems when implementing new applications or updates
- Assisting with training for new software applications
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Inpatient Coding Staff:
- Assign Present on Admission (POA) value for all inpatient diagnoses.
- Consult with the Clinical Documentation Specialist to resolve unspecified or questionable diagnoses.
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Outpatient Coding Staff:
- Identify chargeable items for visits and enter corresponding charges into the billing system.
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Hold Bill & Denials Staff:
- Work inpatient and/or outpatient coding related bill alerts/edits/denials.
- Enter detailed notes to update the financial system if the alert/edit cannot be resolved.
- Escalate alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Requirements
- One of the following certifications: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by AHIMA
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by AHIMA
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by AHIMA
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A) by AAPC
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by AAPC
- Specialty certification per the department needs such as: Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)
- Review appropriate provider documentation to determine: Principal diagnosis
- Co-morbidities and complications
- Secondary conditions
- Surgical procedures
- Utilize technical coding principles and MS-DRG or APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10 codes and/or CPT-4 codes.
- Review and correct patient admission source, status, and disposition upon discharge.
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adhere to Official Coding Guidelines.
- Advance coding knowledge and practice through continuing education.
- Extract required information from clinical documentation and enter into the encoder and abstracting system, in accordance with prescribed coding productivity standards.
- Perform additional coding support activities including: Audits for correct coding and billing
- Testing and troubleshooting problems when implementing new applications or updates
- Assisting with training for new software applications
- Inpatient Coding Staff: Assign Present on Admission (POA) value for all inpatient diagnoses.
- Consult with the Clinical Documentation Specialist to resolve unspecified or questionable diagnoses.
- Outpatient Coding Staff: Identify chargeable items for visits and enter corresponding charges into the billing system.
- Hold Bill & Denials Staff: Work inpatient and/or outpatient coding related bill alerts/edits/denials.
- Enter detailed notes to update the financial system if the alert/edit cannot be resolved.
- Escalate alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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