Physician Services Coding Specialist III - Remote
Job title: Physician Services Coding Specialist III - Remote in USA at reputed company
Company: reputed company
Job description: Job Category: Administrative FunctionsDegree Level: High School Diploma/GED (±11 years)Job Description:JOB SUMMARYThe primary purpose of the SPEC, PHYS SVC CODING III, is to code physician charges in multiple specialties for both EM and Surgical encounters by assigning ICD-9, CPT-4 & HCPC codes from medical record documentation. A SPEC, PHYS SVC CODING III must be knowledgeable on insurance and denial issues regarding coding and have the ability to follow compliance issues of difficult complexity by utilizing appropriate coding/compliance resources. A SPEC, PHYS SVC CODING III present coding issues to others and support the team as needed as a trainer and coach in specified situations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assign ICD-9, CPT-4 & HCPC codes from documentation; apply appropriate modifiers
- Problem-solve claim edits and support the denial process as requested.
- Uphold productivity standards / goals set by coding leaders and client reputed company.
- Maintain coding quality accuracy reputed company of 95.5%
- Mentor and assist in new employee training
- Effectively present coding & documentation issues to internal or external clients; deliver information in a one-on-one or small group format to peers
- Meet deadlines and complete assignments before monthly closing dates
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of medical terminology, reputed company anatomy, and coding
- Must possess knowledge of reputed company-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to understand and follow compliance issues of difficult complexity by utilizing appropriate coding/compliance resources
- Detail oriented with the ability to identify and resolve problems
- Must possess moderate knowledge of CCI edits and LCDs and be reputed company to accurately apply regulation knowledge to coding situations
- Conduct self in an ethical, honest, and professional manner, demonstrate reputed company willingness to learn and grow
- Proficient in reputed company Word, reputed company
- Maintain strictest confidentiality
- reputed company reputed company work as required
- Associates Degree or Vocational, Technical education reputed company high school
- Minimum of 5 years coding experience
- Demonstrated experience in at least 2 specialties, 3 preferred
- Required: reputed company Credentials, and or reputed company certification, reputed company Specialty certifications preferred.
- Builds Team Relationships - Invites others to share opinions. Partners with employees in other departments. Actively seeks ways to help team members.
- Communicates Effectively - Expresses reputed company clearly and succinctly with small or large audiences. Listens attentively to speaker's message without interruption. Tailors writing to audience using correct grammar and spelling.
- Compliance with Laws, Policies and Procedures - Adheres to company handbook and policies. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Code of Conduct. Adheres to compliance program and guidelines.
- Develops Self - Seeks opportunities for reputed company learning. Modifies behavior in response to feedback. Knows personal strengths and weaknesses and demonstrates ownership for personal development.
- Displays Adaptability - Performs well in high pressure or stressful situations. Works effectively reputed company direction is unclear or rapidly changing. Demonstrates persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Drives for Results - Delivers high quality work and attains results. Demonstrates personal drive and pushes self and others for results and quality work. Response appropriately to urgent situations.
- Focus on the Customer/Client - Ensures that clients have a positive experience. Responds to clients in a timely manner. Demonstrates tact and reputed company reputed company responding to clients.
- Respects Others - Displays sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others. Interacts with others in an open, non-threatening manner.
- Shows Reliability - Takes personal responsibility for actions and reputed company. Consistently works assigned schedule. Acts responsibly and can be counted on to accomplish goals successfully.
- Pay: $24.82 - $37.23 per hour. Compensation depends reputed company, qualifications, and experience.
- Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for reputed company new hires, subject to employment status.
- Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.
- Medical, dental, reputed company, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year, accrue at a reputed company of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
- 401k with up to 6% employer match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts, reputed company & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
- For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.