University Hospitals
Shaker Heights, OH, USA
Description A Brief Overview Under the direction of the Billing Supervisor - the Sr. Physician Coding Specialist monitors Coder Productivity, Train, Audit, Code Surgical Encounters, and be a Resource for Physicians and other Department within the system. Identifies trends with insurance related issues and reports findings to the Team. What You Will Do Analyzes, on a daily basis and in accordance with established time frames, the outstanding insurance accounts. Initiates appropriate and effective telephone and/or written follow-up on the identified accounts. Communicates with payors and other internal departments as required to obtain critical information that impacts the resolution of both current and future claims. Researches and responds to all telephone inquiries from the customer service department, in a prompt, professional manner meeting departmental guidelines. Reviews and corrects coding rejections. May code ICD-9 from written documentation. May...