Charge Entry Coding Specialist, Remote, 8:00a-4:30p

UofL Health•Work From Home - NY, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

This employee is responsible for reviewing and evaluating medical record documentation to assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT codes for services provided at the Brown Cancer Center (BCC) including Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and infusions and injections (I&I) and clinic charges. The specialist performs code validation across multiple entities and applies the appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code and modifier selections. The specialist adheres to the Official CMS Coding Guidelines and Facility Coding Compliance policies and procedures for the assignment of complete, accurate, timely, and consistent codes for charge entry. The specialist supports the facility’s overall operational goals by efficiently and effectively providing account data needed for accurate and timely Revenue Cycle processing and billing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Completion of a Certified Coding Program (required)
Three (3) years outpatient coding experience (required)
Nationally accepted Certified Coding Credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CPC-H, CCA, CCS, CCS-P or CHONC) (required)
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Demonstrates a working knowledge of Infusion & Injections and Oncology Billing
Working knowledge of Official CMS Coding Rules and Guidelines, ethical coding standards as well as HIM coding compliance policies and procedures
Ability to complete project assignments in a timely manner and identify trends in charge reconciliation data
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Ability to break down problems or tasks; using prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events
Demonstrates strong Microsoft Office knowledge skills
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of prior oncology coding experience (preferred)
Prior billing to include government and commercial payer experience (preferred)
Prior experience with 3M Coding and Allscripts STAR and TruBridge billing systems (preferred)
Demonstrates strong coding skills; knowledge of 3M Coding and Allscripts STAR and TruBridge billing systems, preferred

Responsibilities

Uses ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS/CPT codes to assign, validate, and/or work pre-bill coding edits for Medical Oncology (Med-ONC), Radiation Oncology (Rad-ONC), Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Infusion & Injections, and multispecialty hospital-based outpatient clinics (Oncology, HepC, MS, Pulmonary, etc.)
Works pre-bill edits daily to resolve issues related to coding assignments, charge errors, and missed modifiers
Maintains or exceeds established productivity standard (minimum of 75 pre-bill edits cleared daily or a combination of daily charge capture and pre-bill edits)
Ensures that all assigned charges are captured timely and consistently within the 3-day charge goal
Performs coding audits for BCC coders upon request and as needed to reduce coding error trends
Utilizes the complete medical record documentation in code assignment, validation, and/or editing of codes
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Ensures adherence to the official coding guidelines, infusion and injection coding guidelines, ethical coding standards as well as HIM coding compliance policies and procedures
Meets all educational requirements and attend required continuing education workshops, webinars assigned by manager for coding compliance
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned