Sr. Medical Coding Analyst

Temple University Health System•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Temple Health is committed to setting new standards for preventing, diagnosing and treating major diseases in our community and across the nation. Achieving that goal means investing in our employees' success through staff and leadership development. Our recruitment strategy is to attract and retain a diverse, high performing workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for our patients and colleagues alike. Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
3 years experience working in a physician/multi-specialist medical practice and procedural coding Required
General Experience and demonstrated knowledge of third-party reimbursement policies and procedures related to professional fee services Required
General Experience and demonstrated knowledge of Professional Fee Coding, Billing, and Collection Activity Required
Certified Coding Specialist Required or Certified Professional Coder Required or Reg Health Information Admin Required

Responsibilities

Working with the Director of Coding to understand coding charge capture flow and process.
Ensures charges are being transmitted to the coding work queue to be reviewed and coded.
Analyze and report to physicians all outstanding documentation/reports and any deficiency that requires additional information and/or addendums in order to properly status and submit billing accordingly.
Ensures procedural dictations are appropriately documented and timely in various TUHS application systems, including but not limited to EPIC, Provation and/or Cupid.
Adhere and follow all coding guidelines.
Communicates guidelines to the physicians and leadership.
Analyzes coding trends on a routine basis and provide leadership with a long-range plan for training and process improvement.
Ensures that all internal charge capture processes and controls are well documented and in place in order to maintain accountability.
Maintain a database for reconciliation (the tracking and trending of coding reports and results) that can report on multiple factors and qualifiers.
Work with TUHS Compliance on a routine basis and provide feedback on areas of educational opportunity.