*Pay will be higher with experience*
Benefits include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b Retirement Savings, PTO
Benefits start on First Day!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Reviews evaluation and management codes, modifiers, procedures, injections and diagnosis codes entered by physicians to ensure correct coding was entered by the physician. Facilitates appropriate billing for inpatient, outpatient, ER and special procedures, such as, but not limited to, OB deliveries, by reviewing the physician’s documentation to substantiate the level of coding. Physician services include identification of professional services in, and complete review of, medical records to accurately optimize all professional services documented for billing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following job functions may not be the responsibility of all Certified Coding Specialist I’s. Some Certified Coding Specialist I’s will be assigned work that has more focused responsibilities.
- Review’s warnings/errors in EPIC that are triggered when inappropriate code or modifier combinations are used.
- Maintains complete knowledge and complies with all relevant insurance, CPT coding and diagnosis guidelines, disseminating information to staff and providers as necessary.
- Verifies provider chosen codes for non-invasive procedures.
- Runs daily reconciliation reports to ensure all charges are captured for each H&P, consult and discharge summary note entered into EPIC by physicians.
- Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.
- Attends meetings with physicians and other clinical staff as required. Attends other regularly scheduled meetings.
- Creates relationships with external organizations that allow for streamlining and quick resolution of billing matters for patients.
- Coordinates and follows through with special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED.
One of the following certifications is required: AAPC (CPC, CPC-A), PMIC (CMC), AHIMA (CCS-P).
2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.30 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- healthcare coding: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person