Fully Remote - Coding Denials Specialist
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Position Summary
• Responsible for reviewing and responding to denials associated with professional
fee coding issues.
Principal Accountabilities
• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration,
Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
Education
• Associate degree in Health Information Technology preferred
Licenses and Certification
• RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CCA certification required.
Experience and Skills
• Professional practice coding experience required.
• Professional practice denials experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and application of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes and
modifiers required.
• Knowledge of health information management practices, Joint Commission
standards, and federal and state healthcare regulations required.
Physical Activities
• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 lbs.
Role Specific Responsibilities
o Review, research, and respond to all denied invoices sent to Coding Follow-up
work queues.
o Collaborate with Coding staff as necessary to determine if coding is correct.
o Work in close relationship with Patient Financial Services to determine the best
course of action for denials.
o Bring possible issues with Epic and potential improvements to Epic to the
attention of Professional Practice Coding Manager.
o Report opportunities for possible provider education to the Coding Educator as
issues with provider-assigned codes are identified.
o Report opportunities for possible coder education to the Professional Practice
Coding Manager as issues with coder-assigned codes are identified.
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$27.69 - $42.92To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: