Coding Reimbursement Specialist III – Hospitalists
Job ID:
R195713
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$25.30 – $37.95
Location:
Remote, WI
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 27157
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Full time First Shift
- Remote Opportunity
- Desired Coding Experience for this team: Critical care, complex specialist, intensivists , pediatric and/or hospitals
- Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY.
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Subject matter expert in at least one specialty, e.g., oncology, gynecology, surgical coding (not including primary care procedures) and infusion coding including chemotherapy and infusions involving multiple drugs.
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Assigns CPT and ICD codes in cases of moderate to high complexity.
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Reads, interprets and assigns CPT codes from provider documentation, e.g., infusion record or operative report.
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Performs ICD and CPT coding of provider (professional) services and verifies that all requisite charge information is entered.
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Appends all modifiers.
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Ranks CPT codes when multiple codes apply.
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Assigns Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes.
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Performs reconciliation process to ensure all charges are captured.
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Processes automated or manually enters charges into applicable billing system.
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Researches and analyzes coding and payer specific issues.
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Processes charges on a timely basis and communicates with team members and practice management on an ongoing basis.
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Communicates with providers related to coding issues that are of moderate to high complexity. Including face to face interaction, explaining coding rationales, and education with providers.
Education, Experience and Certifications
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Maintain coding certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA).
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Minimum of 2 years of coding experience required. CPC or equivalent coding credential required.
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Extensive knowledge of coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Extensive knowledge of and the ability to apply the payer specific rules regarding coding, bundling, and adding appropriate modifiers.
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High School Diploma or GED required.
Physical Requirements
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Works in a fast-paced office/hospital environment. Work consistently requires sitting and some walking, standing, stretching, and bending
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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