Certified Coding Specialist - Business Services - Hybrid (On-Site Training)

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

18h•$22 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Business Services is seeking a full-time Certfied Coding Specialist at the University clinic from Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, with no night or weekend requirements. There is a possibility of working hybrid remote in the future following the successful completion of training and competencies as determined by the department. Accurately codes office and hospital procedures for providers to ensure proper reimbursement. Provides education to the providers to insure proper completion of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and proper assignment of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 codes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3-5 years coding experience
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required.

Responsibilities

Audits records to insure proper submission of services prior to billing or on pre-determined selected charges
Receives hospital information to properly bill services for hospital patients
Supplies correct ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes on all assigned claims
Supplies correct HCPCS codes on assigned claims
Supplies correct CPT-4 codes on all assigned claims
Contacts providers to train and update them with correct coding information
Attends seminars and in-services as required to remain current on coding issues
Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Maintains compliance standards in accordance with the Compliance policies and the Code of Conduct. Reports compliance problems appropriately
Determines the final diagnosis and procedures as stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete
Analyzes provider documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code
Answer telephones, take messages and provide information
Utilize Carle Scheduling reports, Carle Signed Note reports, OSF Scheduling reports and Epic Provider schedules to identify coding opportunities
Work various Epic Workqueues as assigned
Review and complete Charge Review emails timely
Provide coverage for other coding team members when needed
Analyze assigned claim denials and provide additional information
Performs other related duties, which may be inclusive, but not listed in the job description