About The Position
The Professional Coding Documentation Analyst and Educator supports the professional billing revenue cycle by implementing and maintaining a chart review system for University of Michigan Health West providers and team members. The position educates staff and clinicians to improve documentation and support compliant billing. This is a 1.0 FTE day-shift role scheduled for 40 hours per week, with no on-call or weekend work stated.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in HIM or a relevant health care field and at least 3 years of relevant coding experience, or a high school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant coding experience.
- Current certification in good standing as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) from AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) from AHIMA.
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and current rules and regulations regarding reimbursement and billing compliance for Professional Part B services by CMS and other federally funded programs.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor a chart review system to improve provider and team-member documentation.
- Perform chart reviews for multispecialty physician practices using appropriate documentation guidelines.
- Educate providers and team members on documentation requirements for levels of care and procedures billed to ensure compliant billing.
- Design, implement, and conduct effective training programs supporting the professional billing revenue cycle.
- Assist with documentation needed for quality initiative programs.
- Communicate workflow-improvement opportunities to information technology and/or EPIC analysts.
- Identify and implement coding opportunities to maximize reimbursement.
- Maintain standardized compliance with UM Health West compliance policies.
- Perform other projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
