Inpatient Medical Billing and Coding Analyst and Cost Reviewer [PR0001B]

ProSidian Consulting•Fort Stewart, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Inpatient Medical Billing & Coding Analyst & Cost Reviewer (Full-Time) in CONUS - Fort Stewart, GA to support an engagement for a branch of the United States Armed Forces' Regional Health Command who's mission is to provide a proactive and patient-centered system of health with the focus on athe medical readiness of all Soldiers and for those entrusted to the care for a medically-ready force. The Armed Forces' overall mission is "to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders". The Regional Health Command's Readiness Mission includes dental care of active duty Soldiers, public health services, veterinary services, and providing management and support to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to its seven warrior transition units. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide health coding services to a branch of the United States Armed Forces' Regional Health Command- Atlantic (RHC-A) military treatment facilities and provide services to MTFs located in the National Capital Region and the following RHC-A Medical Treatment Facility (MTFs) locations: AL | PR | FL | GA | KY | DC | MD | PA | VA | NY | NC | SC. Additionally, the vendor may be required to provide coding services to other military services (i.e. U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force). The ProSidian Contract Service Providers (CSP) will work in conjunction with other health care providers, professionals, and non-contract personnel. MD - Medical Billing & Coding Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Inpatient Medical Billing & Coding Analyst & Cost Reviewer and review inpatient health records and/or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for appropriate evaluation and management services. This position will validate provider, vendor, and internal diagnosis coding for accuracy by reviewing and analyzing samples of coding and claims extract compared to actual medical records. Will employ critical analysis and coding skills to review inpatient records for quality and comprehensive coding. Prepares and maintains a variety of statistical reports and records while ensuring strict confidentiality of financial and medical records. Responsible for resolving questions, inconsistencies, or missing information Conducts high level of bill review Resolves daily coding scrubber errors to insure accurate coding structure for correct billing. Resolves claim denials related to coding errors; performs coding charge corrections and rebilling as required for the resolution of coding denials. Advises and instructs providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures, and regulations. Interacts with provider staff regarding conflicting, ambiguous or non-specific medical documentation, obtaining clarification of same; and educates providers regarding changes and measuring compliance. Develops preventive measures in response to patterns identified through analysis of claims denial data and HCC reviews; prepares periodic reports for the HCC findings, trends and clinical staff identifying corrective measures necessary to resolve denial problems. Compiles and reports HCC statistical data

Requirements

The Inpatient Medical Billing & Coding Analyst & Cost Reviewer shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years
Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position
Must Have A Minimum Of 2 Yrs Certification Of One Of The Following: a) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Credentials: RHIA - Risk Health Information Administration | RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician | CCA - Certified Coding Associate | CCS- Certified Coding Specialist and/or b) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): CPC - Certified Professional Coder | COC - Certified Outpatient Coder | CIC - Certified Inpatient Coder | CRC - Certified Risk Coder
Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria
The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined
Keys Skillset Attributes Required To be successful are Attention to Detail | Discretion | Computer Skills | Office Skills | Organizational Skills | Writing Skills | Operations | Coding | Quality | Compliance | Analytical abilities - to understand and analyze patients' health records, Strong morals, Social skills, Tech savvy
HS Diploma or associate degree
2 years of experience in medical coding and billing training, risk adjustment coding or Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding required; or equivalent combination of education and experience; (Medical terminology, anatomy & physiology required)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Coding Specialist – Professional (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
Strong knowledge of CPT procedure codes and diagnostic ICD-10-CM codes and/or MS-DRG classification codes, and application of modifiers
Ability to use computer software
Excellent communication, basic math, and reasoning skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Analytical and evaluation skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Certified coder through AHIMA or AAPC preferred but not required.
Experience with various risk adjustment methodology and chart audits.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is preferred.
Outstanding oral and written communications skills
Clinical background and previous chart abstraction experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

review inpatient health records and/or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for appropriate evaluation and management services
validate provider, vendor, and internal diagnosis coding for accuracy by reviewing and analyzing samples of coding and claims extract compared to actual medical records
employ critical analysis and coding skills to review inpatient records for quality and comprehensive coding
prepare and maintain a variety of statistical reports and records while ensuring strict confidentiality of financial and medical records
resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing information
conduct high level of bill review
resolve daily coding scrubber errors to insure accurate coding structure for correct billing
resolve claim denials related to coding errors; performs coding charge corrections and rebilling as required for the resolution of coding denials
advise and instruct providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures, and regulations
interact with provider staff regarding conflicting, ambiguous or non-specific medical documentation, obtaining clarification of same; and educates providers regarding changes and measuring compliance
develop preventive measures in response to patterns identified through analysis of claims denial data and HCC reviews; prepares periodic reports for the HCC findings, trends and clinical staff identifying corrective measures necessary to resolve denial problems
compile and report HCC statistical data

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect.
Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.
A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you.
The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.
Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).
These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success.
We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.
This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.
A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance.
D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.