Medical Coding Specialist - Certified

School of Medicine - Department of Radiology

Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance; complete audits of coding and billing for validation; test coding applications

Review appropriate provider documentation to determine appropriate principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures; utilizes technical coding principles to assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes to Radiology exams, for both technical and professional components. Assignment of codes will be based on review of documentation from RADNET, IDX/BAR and Powerchart.

Perform additional coding support activities including but not limited to audits for correct coding and billing, participates in testing and troubleshooting problems when implementing new applications or updates to existing systems, assists with training for new software applications.

Knowledge of Paperless Collection System to work ODR reports and charge corrections.

Assist with Medicare Part B corrections to ensure maximum reimbursement. Report to supervisor any reimbursement trends or misuse of CPT and/or ICD-10 coding.

Review current coding literature to keep up-to-date with federal and state guidelines.

Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

One of the following certifications:
--Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
--Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
--Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
--Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
--Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A)
--Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A)
--Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); or
Specialty certification per the department needs such as:
--Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)

Two or more years of experience in coding for hospital or physician practice is preferred.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.37 hourly

Grade: PAT-007

University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED

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