Description

Position requires normal business hours Monday to Friday.

Performs in a professional manner, exercising good judgment and ethical standards. Interacts effectively and builds respectful working relationships across the organization. Demonstrates integrity by adhering to high standards of personal and professional conduct. Must be reliable and have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality within all aspects of job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs coding services while meeting daily production and quality goals

• Performs audit activities including review of medical chart coding and billing documentation
• Appropriately uses HCC principles set forth by Medicare Advantage plans to evaluate and assign correct codes

Partners with providers and staff to improve quality and efficiencies in coding and documentation

• Educates and coaches on compliant coding practices
• Educates and coaches on accurate risk adjustment guidelines

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k, Life Insurance, and more!

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in coding outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M) Services, surgery, and obstetrics. Prefer OB/GYN experience
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS
• Thorough understanding of healthcare compliance with experience in auditing E/M services and providing professional constructive feedback in regard to billing and documentation practices
• Thorough understanding of Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations and documentation guidelines
• Strong knowledge of chart auditing/abstracting process
• Effective communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel