Coding Specialist Senior Specialty - PRN

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Coding Specialist Senior Specialty works in a team environment and is responsible to ensure accurate CPT and ICD documentation for the patient billing process. The Coding Specialist creates a positive experience for the patient and family members by addressing their billing related questions. They take responsibility for educating fellow team members and providers to accurately document services they have performed and use the appropriate code representing those services. They ensure timely depositing of patient payments and verify the accuracy of data reported by the Patient Service Representatives. Performance level position with no direct supervision. No financial/budgetary accountability but practices cost containment. Has no purchasing authority.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in medical coding and billing.
High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Successfully completed CPC course and applied and been accepted to the AAPC. Must complete and maintain Certification in Procedural Coding exam within one year of hire.
Maintain AAPC, AHIMA or CCSP certification/membership.

Responsibilities

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.
Must have advanced proficiencies in surgical or specialty coding practice
Ability to mentor other coders
Ability to educate and communicate with providers
Understanding of various medical claims formats.
Understanding of working on appeals for insurance denials
Working knowledge in medical terminology.
Knowledge of payer contracts and reimbursement.
Detail oriented with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Ensures medical documentation and coding compliance with Federal, State and Private payer regulations.
Performs coding functions, including CPT, ICD-9/10 assignment, documentation review and claim denial review.
Responsible for proofing daily charges for accuracy and clean claim submission.
Responsible for balancing charges and adjustments.
Maintains productivity standards.
Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements
Participates in seminars and continuing education activities pertinent to areas of job responsibility.
Conducts coding education for physicians and staff..
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs daily deposits and accurately maintains Month End Reports.
Follows Cash Control Policy and Procedure.