Coding Specialist
Responsible for outpatient and a little inpatient coding medical records according to coding guidelines to ensure accurate and timely codes for bills to be processed. Reviews medical record documentation, assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes, and investigates and resolves diagnosis coding issues. Assists in the maintenance of client billing records and statistics.
Principal Accountabilities: 1. Assigns codes in accordance with ICD - 10, CPT, and E/M coding guidelines to provide statistical information for research, reimbursement and analysis of quality of care. 2. Investigates and resolves coding issues. 3. Acts as a liaison between coding guidelines and codes. 4. Researches and prepares bills for reimbursement, outpatient, physician offices, and charge backs. 5. Maintains account records and researches inquiries; resolves inaccuracies; follows up on outstanding and open bills; contacts insurance companies and/or payers periodically for current status of account. 6. Responds to questions from patients, insurance companies, payers, etc. 7. Assists with the preparation of accounts payables for signature and submission and runs status of collections reports on account receivables. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. AHIMA coding certification: Must have either a CCA or CCS. 3. Minimum 1 year of coding experience in an ACUTE care setting or relevant. 4. Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes. 5. Proficiency in CPT4, E/M, ICD-10 coding. Preferred: 1. Prior admin or assistant experience.
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Job Identification 27539
Job Category Patient Relations and Health
Locations 100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960, US
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 33.330000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 58.670000
Hours per Week 37.5
Primary Shift Day
Work Schedule 7 am - 3 pm
Days and Shifts M-F 7am to 3pm
Department 115000083515 - PFS - Health Information Mgmt
Division Chilton Medical Center
Specialty Other
Service Line Other
Region Northern Region (Chilton Medical Center)
Salary Admin Plan CLE
Overtime Status NonExempt