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Description

Remote - Can live anywhere in the US.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES                                                                  

Responsible for managing coding activities for hospital and surgery coding. Conducts audit regularly and provide feedback to staff regarding changes, denials, and error ratios. Serves as a resource for correct coding information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans direct and supervises coding staff to ensure timely, accurate, and complete processing of coding services.
• Advanced knowledge of ICD/CPT codes.
• Ensures completion of coding and charge posting within department guidelines.
• Ensures the accuracy of coding to reduce delays and resubmissions.
• Ensures compliance with CMS and AHCCCS with charge entry, coding, and billing processes.
• Advocates compliance with HIPAA guidelines as it relates to coding and charges entry.
• Coordinates the coding process to ensure accurate and timely billing of surgery charges.
• Attends seminars to maintain current knowledge of coding, compliance, and billing benefits. Establish training for staff in conjunction with new releases.
• Responds to patient questions and complaints as required to resolve problems and maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training new staff members.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in coding and medical terminology.
• Must be APC Certified with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• APC Certification

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