Job Summary:
The Coding Audit and Education Specialist is responsible for accurately coding and auditing (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Level I & II modifiers) Inpatient Facility, outpatient facility emergency room, outpatient surgery, observation, outpatient facility ancillary, recurring therapy, clinic or professional coding or coding edits and denials resolution.
Primary focus will be for external customer projects.
Will be working with multiple facility specific, state billing and coding guidelines as well as various Medicare Administrative Contractors nation-wide.
Will be responsible for creating and providing coding education and training based on audit findings as requested to external customers as requested.
Will also provide coding education and training to internal (Xtend) coders as requested.
Will interact and present to physicians and other client executives.
*Requirements:*
* Minimum of 10 years of experience with production coding for both inpatient and outpatient types of service.
This should include hospital and physician practice.
* Training and mentoring experience
* Coding Certifications: The following are recognized professional certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Sr.
Coding Specialist III coders are required to possess at least one of the above professional services coding certifications.
Continuing Education Requirements: Medical coders shall maintain the required continuing education hours in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) requirements for this position.
* RHIA, RHIT certification accepted equivalent for all coding positions.
* Complete a pre-employment medical coding assessment that is provided, developed, and administered by candidate management instructions.
* High school diploma with some college
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.
20 - $25.
53 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Work setting:
* Office
* Remote
Work Location: Remote
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