2 specialty coder i jobs found

Job Description: The Med Grp Professional Billing (PB) Coder II is responsible for accurately resolving coding edits in assigned Epic WQ’s and assigning ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding classifications and modifiers based on clinical documentation and/or physician orders. This role ensures the integrity of data for both internal and external reporting, maintains work queues within processing timeframes, responds to inquiries related to billing codes, and adheres to compliance guidelines. Essential Functions Evaluates and resolves all types of coding edits in assigned Charge Review, Claim Edit, and Follow-up work queues in Epic. Assigns ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding classifications based on clinical documentation and/or physician orders. Accurately evaluates and resolves assigned coding edits in Charge Review, Claim Edit, and Follow-up work queues in Epic within assigned timeframes. Appropriately escalates coding/denial trends and provider education...

Location: St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours: 40 Position Summary Performs advanced coding and appeal activities; investigates payer issues; responsible for timely filing of appeals to insurance companies; handles charge corrections. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for appealing claims denied by third-party payers. Creates appropriate letters and compiles documentation to substantiate the validity of claims. Investigates and problem solves reimbursement issues in collaboration with other coding staff and faculty. Works directly with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to provide documentation feedback and to develop appeals. Researches payer policies and processes. Review clinical documentation in the medical record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patient's conditions and treatment. Works with coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation...