***HYBRID OPPORTUNITY (REMOTE 1-2 DAYS/WEEK)*** Minimum hourly rate $22.95, Maximum $36.66, based on experience
Collaborates with coding and billing department to perform a comprehensive review of the denied visit. The comprehensive review should ensure accurate billing and reimbursement and completed data capture. Stays within departmental guidelines, rules, regulations and all billing requirements.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Current coding certification through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), or RHIT/RHIA with coding experience required
- Thorough knowledge of the related prospective payments systems (PPS)
- Knowledge of ancillary testing (laboratory, x-ray, EKG)
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
- Understanding of ethical coding practices and guidelines
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and laws and regulations
- Knowledge of all aspects of third-party reimbursement policies and practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to assess and evaluate complex financial data
- Ability to maintain cooperative, working relationships, maintain friendly positive attitude, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency with computer applications, encoding system and ability to learn various software programs required