Coding Specialist 2 - Gastroenterology

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•$32 - $45•Remote

About The Position

Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) has outstanding opportunities for a full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours/week), day shift, CODING SPECIALIST 2 - GASTROENTEROLOGY. This position is Remote. The role involves identifying all billable services requiring professional fee billing, reviewing applicable data sources, and coding all documented professional services using the appropriate CPT & ICD-10 codes. The specialist will ensure coded services, provider charges, and medical record documentation meet guidelines, and will review and resolve coding denials and claim edits daily. Consultation with physicians to verify services and provide feedback on coding and documentation is also a key responsibility, as is assisting physicians with professional fee-related questions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).
Two years coding experience or Equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

Identify all billable services (regardless of location rendered) requiring professional fee billing, as determined jointly by UWP and the Clinical Department.
Review all applicable data sources (EPIC, ORCA, Mindscape,) or other, as applicable, for new admissions, transfers, discharges, expirations, ambulatory procedures, ambulatory visits or other possible sources of billable services.
Access and review all available electronic or other appropriate information to identify billable services requiring professional fee billing.
As necessary, request patient medical charts (for non-electronic providers).
Code all documented required professional services, ensuring all are coded using the appropriate CPT & ICD-10 codes.
Ensures coded services, provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards.
Reviews and resolves coding denials and coding claim edits in Epic daily as part of routine operations.
Consult with physicians, as appropriate, to verify services rendered and documented.
Provide feedback to assist in provider understanding of coding and documentation issues and opportunities.
Assist physicians and/or their representatives with questions pertaining to professional fees.