Coding Specialist II

Perform coding and related duties using established billing office policies in an accurate and timely contact with physicians department administrators hospital and/or clinical department administrators and their support staff and billing staff. Coordinates professional service billings for selected clinical departments.

CHARGE PROCESSING:

• Assignment or verification of CPT ICD-10 CM coding and modifiers based upon documentation. (Inpatient/Emergency Department abstraction ambulatory coding and/or surgical/procedural coding).

• Resolve edits for electronic charges following established policies and procedures to ensure that all data elements (claim requirements CPT ICD-10 CM modifiers provider billing area etc.) are applied.

• Charge Entry as needed.

RECONCILIATION OF CHARGES:

• Monitor charge flow and act as a liaison with managers department administrators and other billing personnel to assure consistent and accurate change flow. Work with clinic staff and physicians regarding missing or unclear information that is required for billing.

CLAIM DENIALS / BILLING ISSUES:

• Identify report and resolve coding and reimbursement issues. Working with physicians department administrators and other billing office staff including reimbursement staff. Identify opportunities to reduce denials and enhance revenue.

PROTOCOLS:

• Develop and maintain all protocols related to their assigned areas.

PROVIDER EDUCATION:

• Maintain understanding all Teaching Physician and provider documentation policies.

• Actively participate in new provider orientations.

• Note and address trends in provider documentation that may impact coding and billing.

Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 CM coding. Understanding of medical insurance guidelines and governmental policies. Progressive computer skills. Detail oriented. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team and department staff (including administrative staff and faculty). Meet or exceed established production rate and performance standards.

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years of related coding and/or health care experience

Required Certification/Licensure(s): Coding certification (CPC CPC-A CCS-P or CCA)and/or Health Information Management credential (RHIT or RHIA).

Preferred Experience: Office experience

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials standing or walking continuously.

Occasional exposure to dust noise temperature changes or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage including but not limited to Health Vision and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans local fitness facilities Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

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