Coding Specialist, Gastroenterology
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 31
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
-Responsible for ensuring proper coding compliance documentation accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.-Does this position require Patient Care No
-Essential Functions-Assign appropriate diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS) to patient encounters based on medical documentation physician notes and other relevant information.
-Ensure compliance with coding guidelines including those outlined by the American Medical Association (AMA) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other regulatory bodies.
-Analyze medical records including physician notes laboratory results radiology reports and operative reports to extract pertinent information for coding purposes.
-Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in coding assignments to ensure proper reimbursement and minimize claim denials.
-Utilize coding software encoders and electronic health record systems to facilitate the coding process.
-Support coding compliance efforts by participating in coding audits internal or external coding reviews and documentation improvement initiatives.
-Maintain accurate records of coding activities including tracking productivity coding accuracy rates and any coding-related issues or challenges.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Professional Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred
Experience
Medical Coding Experience 2-3 years required
Experience in GI Coding preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems including ICD-10 CPT and HCPCS and their application in hospital billing.
- Familiar with coding guidelines and regulations including those set by the AMA CMS and other relevant organizations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to accurately interpret medical documentation and assign appropriate codes.
- Excellent understanding of anatomy physiology medical terminology and disease processes to support accurate coding.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to interact effectively with healthcare providers and billing staff.
- Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Seeking candidates with GI coding experience.
This is a fully remote position
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
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Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
