Coding Specialist (Multi-Specialty)

Maryland, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note

Shift Schedule: Remote 5x8 MF (morning start options available)
Assignment Type: Temp (Maternity Leave Coverage ONLY) This is only 8 weeks due to maternity leave coverage
Equipment Provided: No candidate must provide their own equipment
Interviews: Virtual

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision ensures professional charges are coded appropriately from the medical record and entered accurately into the billing system. Codes medical records for multi-specialty physician practices with a strong focus on Orthopedic professional fee services including hospital-based Evaluation & Management (E/M) services. Utilizes ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established guidelines payer rules and compliance standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be exhaustive:
Reviews and analyzes physician documentation operative reports and hospital encounter records to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services
Codes Orthopedic provider services including office visits hospital E/Ms and surgical procedures ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines
Supports multi-specialty professional fee coding with flexibility to assist across service lines as needed
Acts as a liaison between coding billing and clinical teams to resolve coding questions and documentation issues in a timely manner
Ensures quality accuracy and timeliness of coded data to support reimbursement reporting and compliance requirements
Reviews coding edits denials and discrepancies and makes corrections as appropriate
Meets established productivity accuracy and turnaround time standards
Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policies
Participates in departmental meetings training sessions and ongoing education as required

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

CPC or CCS-P certification required
2 years of Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience required
Orthopedic ProFee coding experience required including office and hospital E/M services and surgical and procedural coding
Multi-specialty coding experience required
Primary Care ProFee coding experience required
Hospital-based professional services coding experience preferred
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation
Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environment
Candidates must have their own equipment

Required Skills:

CPC or CCS-P certification required 2 years of Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience required Orthopedic ProFee coding experience required including office and hospital E/M services and surgical and procedural coding Multi-specialty coding experience required Primary Care ProFee coding experience required Hospital-based professional services coding experience preferred Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environment Candidates must have their own equipment

Required Education:

HS Diploma/GED

Please NoteShift Schedule: Remote 5x8 MF (morning start options available) Assignment Type: Temp (Maternity Leave Coverage ONLY) This is only 8 weeks due to maternity leave coverageEquipment Provided: No candidate must provide their own equipmentInterviews: VirtualJOB SUMMARY:Under direct supervisi...

Please Note

Shift Schedule: Remote 5x8 MF (morning start options available)
Assignment Type: Temp (Maternity Leave Coverage ONLY) This is only 8 weeks due to maternity leave coverage
Equipment Provided: No candidate must provide their own equipment
Interviews: Virtual

JOB SUMMARY:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be exhaustive:
Reviews and analyzes physician documentation operative reports and hospital encounter records to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services
Codes Orthopedic provider services including office visits hospital E/Ms and surgical procedures ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines
Supports multi-specialty professional fee coding with flexibility to assist across service lines as needed
Acts as a liaison between coding billing and clinical teams to resolve coding questions and documentation issues in a timely manner
Ensures quality accuracy and timeliness of coded data to support reimbursement reporting and compliance requirements
Reviews coding edits denials and discrepancies and makes corrections as appropriate
Meets established productivity accuracy and turnaround time standards
Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policies
Participates in departmental meetings training sessions and ongoing education as required

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

CPC or CCS-P certification required
2 years of Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience required
Orthopedic ProFee coding experience required including office and hospital E/M services and surgical and procedural coding
Multi-specialty coding experience required
Primary Care ProFee coding experience required
Hospital-based professional services coding experience preferred
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation
Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environment
Candidates must have their own equipment