Coding Specialist Sr. Medical Records

Overview

Schedule: M-F (Day Shift)

Job Description Summary

Analyzes and reviews medical records and assigns appropriate codes for billing and statistical purposes. Ensures accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes medical records and utilizes coding books to accurately assign codes for diagnoses, procedures, and other medical services or charges.
• Reviews claims denials and appeals to identify coding errors. Performs coding and billing corrections and charge reconciliations.
• Researches newly identified diagnoses and procedures for code assignments.
• Maintains compliance with current coding guidelines and regulations.
• Communicates with physicians, parents, and third-party payors to ensure billing and reimbursement accuracy. Assists customers and staff with billing and coding questions.
• Conducts billing and coding audits to ensure accuracy and identify missed opportunities. Reports the results and recommends quality improvements.

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement

• (not specified)
• Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or COC, required.
• Skills: (not specified)

Experience

• Two years ofcoding experience, required.
• Three years computer experience in a data processing capacity, required.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

• Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
• FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

Continuously

Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

• Ability to multi-task within a demanding environment.

Additional information

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"