Midwestern University · 4 months ago
Certified Coding Specialist- AZ- Clinic Finance
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMidwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. They are seeking a Certified Coding Specialist who will act as a coding and billing resource for clinics, ensuring compliance with coding standards and educating providers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Reviews coding used for Multispecialty Clinics and Eye Institute to ensure coding is in accordance with legal requirements, compliance standards, official coding rules, guidelines and definitions
Review electronic health records (EHR) to determine what information is appropriate for coding purposes
Participate in provider education on proper documentation of services provided, coding and billing issues, charge capture process and reconciliation of charges as it relates to E & M coding guidelines
Train and educate finance staff on billing and coding
Participate in clinic coding assessments/audits, both internal and with external vendors
Participate in the development of coding policies and procedures as needed
Identify key issues and take appropriate action to ensure revenue maximization on individual accounts
Ensure all documentation (ABNs, letters of medical necessity, Medicare Wellness forms, etc.) are on file and properly filled out for patients when required
Research coding/billing guidelines for new specialties
Work in conjunction with the Assistant Manager and Manager of Patient Accounts to help reach and maintain financial and accounts receivable goals for the clinic
Assist in implementing changes directed by regulatory agencies
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
A minimum of 3-5 years of coding experience in a medical office setting required
Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required
Expert knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and medical terminology required
Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, Third party payers required
Expert in interpreting LCD and NCD coverage criteria required
Knowledge of the revenue cycle, charge master, manual book coding/computer coding experience required
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must be able to work independently and multi-task working on several projects at once required
Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Experience using medical practice management software required
Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals required
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence required
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization required
Basic skills: Ability apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions required
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations required
Basic skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals required
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs required
Preferred
Associate degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance
Short/long term disability
Pet insurance
Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
Competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Child care subsidy reimbursement program
Identity theft protection
Employee assistance program
Wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility
Company
Midwestern University
Founded in 1900, Midwestern University is a not-for-profit graduate institution of higher education offering degrees in the health sciences on two campuses.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua Baker
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer for Optometry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Education
Kathleen Player
Chief Academic Officer and VP of Health Science Education and VP of Clinic Operations
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