Certified Coding Specialist

Summit Medical Group; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Coding Specialist to ensure accurate coding for patient encounters. The ideal candidate will utilize various applications and must be certified with relevant coding qualifications. This role emphasizes compliance and teamwork, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience preferred; 2 years minimum required.
• Multispecialty coding exposure/experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and work queues for assigned providers including coding and billing.
• Ensure coded services meet guidelines and standards.
• Identify compliance concerns and bring forth resolutions.

Skills

CPT-4 coding

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS

Compliance guidelines

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Coding Certification(s) - CPC, CCS-P, CCA, CCS or RHIT, RHIA

Tools

EMR applications

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all.We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Position Summary:

High level understanding and ability to review/abstract appropriate CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and modifiers for patient encounters and procedures. Must also exhibit an of understanding of AMA, specialty specific coding/billing/auditing concepts & compliance guidelines (CMS/OIG/Federal/State regulations) to perform daily functions. Daily use of various EMRs and other clinical, coding applications, along with Microsoft application (word, excel, outlook, etc.) is required. The Coding Specialist is expected to apply knowledge of anatomy and function as well as disease processes to CPT coding and ICD10CM coding.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitoring and working work queues/dashboard for assigned providers and specialties, to include coding, researching, and trending of coding/billing behaviors.
• Code all documented professional services provided in both clinic and other facilities
• Applies CPT-4, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and modifiers following coding guidelines
• Adheres to official coding guidelines, AMA and CMS
• Expert in reviewing assigned providers/specialty areas
• Ensures coded services, provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines and standards
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Illustrate knowledge of healthcare industry in areas of coding, revenue cycle, claims and state specific insurance/laws
• Ensure timely charge review/processing of daily submissions
• Monthly review of reports to identify and abstract any missed charges in assigned specialties
• Works collaboratively with Team to ensure monthly goals are met
• Responsible for creating/updating reference tools for assigned specialties as needed (tip sheets/coding guidelines, etc.)
• Utilize appropriate application/methods to ensure all documented professional services are submitted timely
• Ability to identify/trend/summarize potential compliance, coding, billing concerns and bring forth a potential resolution
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Coding Certification(s): CPC, CCS-P, CCA, CCS or RHIT, RHIA- Required.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred / 2 years minimum required.
• Multispecialty coding exposure/experience preferred
• EMR experience required / exposure to various EMR’s preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Physical Job Requirements:

• Sitting long lengths of time
• Extensive use of computer / other applications
• Ability to multi-task, organize & prioritize work
• Ability to work with diverse personalities
• Ability to work remotely

This is a non exempt position. The base compensation range for this role is $23.74 - $30.72. At VillageMD, compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. The selected candidate will be eligible for a valuable company benefits plan, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401k plan.

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Companyprovides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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