Medical Coding Specialist (Remote)

Valley Health System-posted 10 months ago
$21 - $25/Yr
Remote • Huntington, WV
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The Medical Coding Specialist position is a remote role that involves reviewing hospital data, assigning medical billing codes, and ensuring accurate and prompt reimbursement for services rendered. The specialist will be responsible for various tasks including traveling to hospitals to collect physician encounter data, reviewing hospital service data to assign appropriate codes, and maintaining compliance with confidentiality policies. The role requires a commitment to professional development and effective customer service.

  • Travel to hospitals to pick up physician encounter data.
  • Review hospital service data to assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for billing.
  • Review patient demographic and financial information in the practice management system to ensure accurate and prompt reimbursement.
  • Develop and maintain professional skills and knowledge through attendance at relevant conferences, seminars, and other educational programs.
  • Contribute to teamwork within and between departments and organizations that support VHS operations.
  • Provide positive and effective customer service that supports departmental operations.
  • Perform coding audits as assigned.
  • Work on insurance denials based on diagnosis code and determine charge resolution as appropriate.
  • Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the health center and organization.
  • Develop good rapport with staff.
  • Maintain compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge of medical coding and billing national standards.
  • Knowledge of payer medical coding and billing requirements.
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CDT codes and ability to accurately assign the codes.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to analyze information.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years experience in healthcare billing/coding experience.
  • Professional Billing Coding certification (CPC, CCS-P) required.
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