Certified Coder (Remote) - Otolaryngology/Supervisor A/R and Follow-Up
Remote - Missouri
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews the documentation in the record to identify all pertinent facts necessary to select the comprehensive diagnoses and procedures that fully describe the patients conditions and treatment.
- Codes evaluation and management to appropriate CPT code and codes diagnosis to appropriate ICD-9 code.
- Meets with physicians to review documentation, resolve coding and secure signature of all unsigned dates of service, tagging files for follow up.
- Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
- Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements.
- Prepares case reports and initiates follow-up for billing process.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
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Certifications:
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Driver's License:
- Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee’s department).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Education:
Associate degree - Medical Coding & Billing
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Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical TerminologyGradeC10-HSalary Range$25.30 - $37.94 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.QuestionsFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
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Benefits/Perks10 recognized holidays Caregiver leave Competitive health insurance Competitive health insurance packages Forgivable home loan Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 Free Metro transit U-Pass Health insurance Health insurance packages Metro transit U-Pass Retirement savings plan Sick time Up to 22 days of vacation Wellness challenges
Tasks- Assist coders and physicians
- Code diagnoses and procedures
- Documentation
- Review medical records
Billing Coding Computer Computer Systems CPT CPT coding Documentation Education Health Information Management ICD-10 ICD-9 Insurance Medical Billing Medical billing and coding Medical Coding Medical terminology Office Equipment Policy interpretation R
Experience0 years
EducationAssociate degree Education Medical coding & billing Related Field
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