Coding Specialist I, II
About The Position
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing and assigning accurate dental, medical and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting. The Coding Specialist are proficient in coding across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, of medical and dental procedures. The Coding Specialist demonstrates sound knowledge of dental and/or medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement. The Coding Specialist has knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCs), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services. This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.
Requirements
- Postsecondary certificate in medical billing and coding; OR Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Health Care Financial Management or related field; OR equivalent combination of training, education and related experience.
- Certification in one of the following: Dental Coding and Billing, through AAPC; CPC (Certified Professional Coding) through AAPC; CCS or (Certified Coding Specialist); CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Professional).
- One (1) year of dental, medical, or behavioral coding and/or billing experience.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience working in a healthcare organization or in a position that requires understanding and application of basic accounting principles or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of the Alaska Native population served by SCF.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) additional years of dental and/or medical or behavioral coding experience; OR certification in one of the following: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or, RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) through AHIMA.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and assigning accurate dental, medical and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting.
- Proficient in coding across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, of medical and dental procedures.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of dental and/or medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement.
- Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCs), and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10).
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
