Medical Billing and Coding

• serve as the medical coding subject matter expert for Long-Term Care coding workgroups and MMIS project initiatives
• review annual and quarterly CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 code updates
• research and respond to complex medical coding and policy inquiries
• lead meetings and facilitate stakeholder discussions
• maintain and enhance documentation of coding policies

Long-Term Care Medical Coding Policy SME

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines
• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, where applicable
• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards
• Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professional or facility records
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload
• May provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances

Coder II – Anesthesia

• Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines
• Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, where applicable
• Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards
• Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professional or facility records
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload
• Provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances

Coder II – Cardiology

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers

Medical Coding Specialist II – Ortho/Rehab, Multi Spec

• Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Analyzes medical information from medical records
• Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines
• Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate codes.
• Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards.

Profee Coder – Primary Care

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

Medical Coding Specialist II – ENT, Plastics, Derm, Multi Specialty

• Engages with providers and other internal external stakeholders to ensure proactive collaboration in reviewing coding and documentation guidelines
• Examine medical records and various documentation to ensure the precision of code assignment
• Researches, validates, and stays abreast of coding and billing issues, trends and changes to recommend concepts
• Conducts analyses of claims data to bolster the creation of educational concepts
• Provide providers with comprehensive feedback on current year coding guidelines

Medical Coding Education Associate

Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee, Multi Specialty

• Utilize technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types.
• Review the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
• Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures.
• Send appropriate physician queries when required for documentation clarification.
• Follow Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, and interpret coding conventions and instructional notes to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures with a minimum of 95% accuracy.

Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

Medical Coding Specialist II – Orthopedics Outpatient, Multi Specialty

• Abstracts and codes physician professional services and diagnosis codes (inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, diagnostic services)
• Assigns appropriate CPT and ICD9 codes
• Completes coding and billing worksheet
• Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations (procedure schedules, clinical system reports, fatal edit reports)
• Provides documentation feedback to physicians
• Maintains coding reference information
• Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding
• Reviews and communicates new or revised billing and coding guidelines and information
• Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits and monitors reasons for missed billing opportunities

Coding Specialist

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines.
• Resolve payer denials and respond to inquiries from revenue cycle teams, processing charge corrections as appropriate.

Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee Pediatrics, Multi Specialty

• Execute tasks focused on revenue generation through account resolution for any company client.
• Review documentation to support or contest payer coding decisions for multiple facilities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported appeals where applicable, using all available documentation, coding guidelines, and regulatory references to defend billed claims and secure reimbursement on insurance accounts receivable.
• Investigate the root causes of denials and downgrades, as needed.
• Provide targeted training on coding practices to Currance team members, promoting accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in resolving coding-related issues.
• Participate in daily shift briefings and contribute actively.
• Resubmit corrected claims according to Federal, State, and payer-mandated guidelines.
• Research, analyze, and correct claim errors and rejections to ensure accurate resubmission and to avoid payer denials due to preventable errors.
• Escalate problematic accounts, recurring issues, or trends to Supervisor and recommend education or denial prevention measures to the client.
• Stay current on payer updates, process changes, and coding guidelines to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and payer requirements.
• Meet productivity standards while maintaining quality output.
• Communicate payer-specific issues to the team and management for timely resolution.
• Engage in continuous learning to remain up to date on coding and payer policies.

Denial Resolution Specialist

• Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for inpatient hospital accounts.
• Coordinates with the clinical documentation and quality teams to ensure validation of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG), patient safety indicators, and hospital acquired conditions are supported by physician documentation to support appropriate coding.
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Coder – Hospital Inpatient

Medical Coding Specialist II – Profee Radiology

Medical Coding Specialist II - Surgery Coding - Multi Specialty

Medical Coding Specialist II – Anesthesia/Pain Coder

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.
• Resolve payer denials and respond to inquiries from revenue cycle teams, processing charge corrections as appropriate.

Medical Coding Specialist I or II – Pathology, Ophthalmology

• Reviews complex inpatient documentation at a highly skilled and proficient level to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
• Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations utilizing an EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
• Responsible for coding high dollar and long length of stay cases for all patient types
• Serves as a subject matter expert to Coding department leaders and peers
• Recommends modifications to current policies and procedures as needed to coincide with government regulations
• Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Improvement and Quality teams to ensure a match in the DRG and reconciles each Medicare case from a CDI perspective
• Responsible for clinician communication related to disease processes on a clinical level to ensure accurate coding
• Participates in payer audits and meetings by acting as a resource for coding-related audits, as requested

Inpatient Coder Specialist – Community Facility

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.
• Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.
• Responsible for resolution of pre-bill claim edits (OCE, CCI, MUE, Medical Necessity, etc.) from all Hospital Billing clinical areas. You will strive to produce the cleanest claim possible before it moves on to Billing or out to the payer.

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