Medical Coding Specialist (Remote)

Valley Health System • Huntington, WV

233d • $21 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Coding Specialist position is a remote role that requires the candidate to train on-site for 2-3 weeks at the Pea Ridge Business Center in Huntington, WV. The specialist will review hospital data, assign medical billing codes, and review patient accounts for services rendered to ensure accurate and prompt reimbursement.

Requirements

• 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 ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 insurance denials based on diagnosis code - 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
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• Education Level: High school or GED