Medical Coding Specialist-Certified
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 16, 2024
Hiring Department
Pathology & Anatomical Sciences
Job Description
Medical Coding Specialist-CertifiedMedical Coding Specialist-CertifiedReview clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance; complete audits of coding and billing for validation; test coding applications.
- Review appropriate provider documentation to determine appropriate principal diagnosis. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to Official Coding Guidelines. Advances coding knowledge and practice through continuing education.
- Extract required information from clinical documentation and enters into the encoder and abstracting system, in accordance with the prescribed coding productivity standards.
- Perform additional coding support activities including but not limited to audits for correct coding and billing, participates in testing and troubleshooting problems when implementing new applications or updates to existing systems, assists with training for new software applications.
- Consult with the supervisor to resolve any unspecified or questionable diagnoses prior to final code assignment; determines whether a query must be sent to clarify ambiguous or unclear documentation.
Outpatient Coding Staff (in addition to the above):
- Fatal Edits & Denials (in addition to the above):
- Work coding related bill alerts/edits/denials (i.e. NCCI, MUE, Medical Necessity, etc.), in accordance with established procedures.
- Enter detailed notes to update the financial system if the alert/edit cannot be resolved or must be rerouted to another responsible party for research/resolution. Escalates alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate to minimize final billing delays.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Shift
6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 4 days remote, 1 day in-office
Minimum Qualifications
One of the following certifications:
--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
Specialty certification per the department needs such as:
--Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in coding for hospital or physician practice.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range:$22.00-$33.50/hr
Grade: PAT-007
University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED
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Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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