The Medical Coding Specialist uses coding expertise to review charges,
educate staff, and improve EHR and billing tools. The coder is essential
to our mission to provide leading-edge, integrated clinical teams that
provide whole-person care. This position is roughly 80% coding and 20%
billing. Essential Job Duties: * Researches correct coding for complex
or innovative services; assists Revenue Cycle Manager during
implementation. * Monitors a variety of complex payer guidelines
impacting coding. * Reviews charges for correct coding and collaborates
with staff and providers for corrections when needed. * Performs
regular audits and staff education. * Responds to staff and patient
coding queries. * Supports Revenue Cycle Team with denial management
process. * Works closely with the Revenue Cycle Manager, Epic, and
clinical teams to ensure appropriate and efficient documentation in the
EHR. * Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal
and external customers. * Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: * A high school diploma or
equivalent is required; an Associate Degree is preferred. * Medical
office experience is required. * At least 1 year experience in a
primary-care/FQHC medical billing and coding job is required. *
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records is required, preferably EPIC.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially
Excel, is required. * Mastery of ICD-10 and CPT guidelines. ***
Regardless of experience, a current coding certification through AAPC or
AHIMA is required; CPC or CPC-A is preferred.*** Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities & Behaviors: * Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
in a growing department. * Ability to work, plan, research, and conduct
projects independently. * Ability to organize and prioritize workload
to manage multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail. *
Comfortable asking questions and receiving professional feedback. *
Ability to create and update reference materials. * Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Knowledge of
HIPAA as it relates to medical billing. * Excellent analytical, problem
solving, and communication skills are required. * Must have reliable
transportation and be able to travel locally for meetings, as needed. *
Ability to compassionately work with a diverse patient and staff
population.