Medical Coding Specialist - University Physicians (Dual-Posted with JOID 56211)

MedStar Health; Columbia Township (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring Medical Coding Specialists to join their University Physicians department. This position involves reviewing clinical documentation to accurately assign codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance and maximum reimbursement. Candidates should have a coding certification and be prepared to assist in staff training regarding Medicare billing and coding standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Educational fee discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training.
• One year of related medical records coding experience may be substituted.
• Certification in coding required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Review complex clinical documentation and assign codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assist in the audit of medical records for coding and reimbursement processes.
• Provide training sessions on coding standards and regulations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Completion of a coding certification program

Job description

Hiring Department

University Physicians

Job Description

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This position is a dual post linked to Job ID 56211 (Medical Coding Specialist-Certified - University Physicians), and the department will be hiring for a total of 7 positions. Final title will depend on the qualification of the final candidates.

Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timely to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assure maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process such as edits, denials, appeal letter, etc.
Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments in order to coordinate all aspects of professional coding.
Provide assistance to faculty, residents and department staff in the standards of medical record documentation and coding of medical records.
Assist in the presentation of training sessions for faculty, residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements, procedure and diagnosis coding.
Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.
Remote working options available.

Shift

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training to obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the CPT-4 coding systems. One (1) year of related medical records coding experience may be substituted.
One of the following certifications within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:
--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
--Existing staff in this title as of 2014 are grandfathered from the certification requirement.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23 hourly
Grade: PAT - 006
University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

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 at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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