Reimbursement Coding Specialist - Extra Help (Temporary) (5547)

Employees at this level code for ancillary, hospital services, and medical providers to receive maximum allowable reimbursement from payers and/or are able to code more complex cases accurately for reimbursement purposes. They also perform other coding-related functions such as training, research, and auditing. They function under the general supervision of a Reimbursement Coding Coordinator or related personnel.

• reviews inpatient and/or outpatient documentation to assign the appropriate ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS diagnosis and procedures codes while adhering to coding guidelines;
• keeps abreast of bulletins, newsletters, and periodicals; attends workshops to stay current on coding issues, trends, and changes in regulations governing medical record coding documentation;
• responsible for abstracting codes and other information from the hospital system for billing and reporting purposes. Identifies and makes recommendations for coding edits;
• assists in development of policies and procedures related to coding of medical providers, ancillary, and/or hospital services using ICD-10, HCPCS, and/or CPT;
• tracks appeals to ensure appropriate strategies are employed and to adjust accordingly; assists in resolving day-to-day coding related issues; serves as a resource person for billing/coding purposes;
• reviews charge tickets and/or documentation to determine accuracy of CPT and diagnosis coding;
• prepares complex reports;
• trains lower level staff, residents, fellows, etc.; may participate in the interviewing and hiring process;
• reviews, analyzes and corrects or resolves claim denials;
• performs periodic audit reviews;
• performs duties listed in the lower level of this classification series;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (formerly CPC-H certification).
3. One (1) year/twelve (12) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Reimbursement Coding Representative level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

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