Coding Specialist 1

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: Responsible for participating in the implementation of the organization’s Coding Proficiency program. Performs medical chart audits for Evaluation and Management and ICD-10 coding and documentation. Interfaces and disseminates audit results to clinicians and management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs medical chart audits meeting minimum productivity standards.
• Educates clinicians on specific coding issues found in senior HMO pre-audits.
• Submits and follows up on query forms to clinicians based on “inferred” chart audit data.
• Submits weekly audit totals to Coding management.
• Performs claims analysis for appropriate CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Identifies CPT unbundling in claim submissions.
• Uses coding knowledge to work the claim system edits.
• Performs Coding analysis of claims denials.
• Reviews TES edits for coding analysis.
• Works with Claims management and IPA / contracted clinicians on claim edit resolution.
• Stays abreast of industry coding and compliance issues.
• Participates in coding / auditing discussions to ensure best practice efforts and processes are implemented ensuring maximum reimbursement through appropriate coding.
• Attends Coding program monthly meetings.
• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• One or two years of post-high school education or a degree from a two-year college.
• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum:

• Over 1 year and up to 3 years of experience of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding experience or successful completion of Coding Program internship.

Preferred:

• 3 years medical billing or health care experience.
• IDX BAR experience.
• Allscripts / Enterprise experience.
• Clinical experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Computer literate with medical billing software.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Multi-media projector.
• Knowledge of CMS coding guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be able to work independently to carry out work efforts.
• Bilingual / Spanish preferred.
• You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location, however, may be required to work from home temporarily due to space limitations.

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