Medical Coding Specialist

Minnesota Urology • Bloomington, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota Urology is looking for a dedicated Coding Specialist to join our team! This position offers Monday-Friday work with no weekends, holidays, or evenings. Eligible for Hybrid Work Options after a minimum of 90 days in the office. The PRIMARY OBJECTIVE is to accurately link ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to daily charges, ensure ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes are updated and reviewed regularly for accuracy, monitor physician and physician extender coding practices, and ensure that all charges are accounted for and entered in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers.
• Ability to effectively incorporate the use of technology into day-to-day tasks (Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, NextGen and UroChart).
• Alpha and 10-key proficient.
• Ability to examine medical documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instruction.
• Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems.
• Ability to multi-task and switch gears based on workflows and situations requiring immediate action.
• Knowledge of basic insurance policies, procedures and reimbursement practices.
• Supportive of the goals and objectives of Minnesota Urology.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Previous EMR experience required.
• Completion in one of the following programs required within first year of starting in the position: CPC through AAPC, CCS though AHIMA, RHIT through AHIMA, RHIA through AHIMA.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of coding experience preferred.
• Previous independent specialty physician practice experience preferred.
• Experience with Athena preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately link ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to daily charges.
• Ensure ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes are updated and reviewed regularly for accuracy.
• Monitor physician and physician extender coding practices.
• Ensure that all charges are accounted for and entered in a timely manner.
• Represent Minnesota Urology in a professional manner related to appearance, communication and the maintenance of patient and company confidentiality.
• Remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of coding procedures as well as remains current with federal legislative changes that affect outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed