Coding Specialist

Talentify; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Columbus, OH is seeking a skilled medical coder to analyze medical records, assign accurate diagnoses and procedures, and ensure billing compliance. The role combines coding accuracy with denials review and collaboration with physicians and payers.

Onsite for 30 days, then fully remote with one mandatory office day per month, offering a hybrid schedule. RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCS/CCS-P/COC certification is required along with 2 years coding and 3 years data processing experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of coding experience required.
• Three years computer/data processing experience required.
• RHIT/RHIA/CPC/CCS/CCS-P/COC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical records and uses coding books to assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services.
• Reviews claims denials and appeals to identify coding errors; performs corrections and reconciliations.
• Researches newly identified diagnoses and procedures for code assignments.
• Maintains compliance with current coding guidelines and regulations.
• Communicates with physicians, parents, and payors to ensure billing accuracy and assist with questions.
• Conducts billing and coding audits to identify improvements.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CPC

CCS

CCS-P

COC

Job description

Overview:

Schedule: M-F 40 (day shift) no weekends.

Onsite 30 days and then fully remote with mandatory 1 office day per month.

Job Description Summary:

Analyzes and reviews medical records and assigns appropriate codes for billing and statistical purposes. Ensures accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes medical records and utilizes coding books to accurately assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other medical services or charges.


• Reviews claims denials and appeals to identify coding errors. Performs coding and billing corrections and charge reconciliations.


• Researches newly identified diagnoses and procedures for code assignments.


• Maintains compliance with current coding guidelines and regulations.


• Communicates with physicians, parents, and third-party payors to ensure billing and reimbursement accuracy. Assists customers and staff with billing and coding questions.


• Conducts billing and coding audits to ensure accuracy and identify missed opportunities. Reports the results and recommends quality improvements.

Education Requirement:

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or COC, required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

• Two years ofcoding experience, required.


• Three years computer experience in a data processing capacity, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

• Ability to multi-task within a demanding environment.

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