Full-Time Coding Specialist II (Remote - IL, IN, IA, or WI)

The Coding Specialist II performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, volume 10 (ICD10) coding through abstraction of the medical record with a focus on more complex encounters and/or has expertise with HCPCs procedural codes.

This position has deep understanding of disease process, A&P and pharmacology and acts as a key collaborator with Providers and Clinical areas to ensure the medical record accurately reflects the patient's service.

This position trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding, and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the roles core function. The Coding Specialist II also demonstrates expertise to resolve Optum coding edits.

• Utilizes technical coding expertise to reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes.
• Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers with a minimum of 95% accuracy.
• Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations.
• Provides documentation feedback to physicians
• Maintains coding reference information and trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding.
• Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits.
• Collaborate with Patient Accounting, PB Billing, and other operational areas to provide coding reimbursement expertise.
• Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each encounter type

Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Required: Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role. 94% accuracy on organizations coding test.

Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Previous experience with physician coding.

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