Reimbursement Assistant
About The Position
MU Health Care is in search of a dedicated Reimbursement Assistant to join our Therapy Services team. We're looking for someone who can meticulously extract data and apply ICD-9 CM and CPT procedure codes for accurate billing. You'll play a pivotal role in coordinating billing and collections with external agencies, addressing potential issues through audits, and acting as a liaison between departments and payers. Your ability to interpret healthcare documentation to ensure accurate claims is essential. If you're passionate about healthcare finance, enjoy a dynamic work environment, and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, consider joining MU Health Care's Therapy Services team, where your expertise will enhance excellence in healthcare. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) in medical coding, medical office technology, or other medical related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of medical related experience including one (1) year of medical coding experience.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the presentation of training sessions for residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements, procedure and diagnosis coding.
- Coordinate all aspects of professional and technical billings/collections with appropriate departments within the university system and outside agencies; i.e., Medical Records, Practice Plan, Hospital Admissions, outside hospitals, insurance companies, and state and federal agencies.
- Screen medical record for possible claims related liability issues; assist in the audit of medical records in order to document and identify potential problems with the billing and reimbursement process.
- Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments in order to resolve audit discrepancies.
- Screen medical records for all diagnoses and procedures; assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for inpatient, outpatient and professional encounters to assure appropriate reimbursement is billed.
- Interpret healthcare documentation in order to determine principal diagnosis and procedure.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
- See a comprehensive list of benefits here .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
