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Candidates must have a primary address located within the state of Michigan or willing to move to Michigan to be considered. Candidate must have Denials experience to be considered.

This position is responsible for coding all services including major and minor surgical cases performed in both the office and hospital setting for MyMichigan Medical Group, Family Practice Center and the MyMichigan Urgent Care locations. This position monitors compliance with third party payers guidelines while ensuring the maximum allowed reimbursement is attained. This position requires broad knowledge of current payer rules for all insurance companies we participate with, in addition to analytical skills to ensure all procedures are coded correctly for a timely and accurate reimbursement from all payers. This position must be able to work independently and make decisions based on their broad knowledge of current procedure terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding rules and regulations.

(25%)* Codes visits and services performed in both the office and hospital setting within 48 hours of receipt.

(25%)* Uses the Epic coding edits, CPT Assistant, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coding guidelines to make necessary corrections to ICD, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS), codes, modifiers and place of service to ensure clean claims.

(20%)* Codes all major and minor surgical cases, including obstetrics, performed in both the office and hospital setting, within 48 hours of receipt.

(20%)* Utilizes clinical knowledge to interact with physicians/provider on a regular basis to assist in improving documentation.

(10%)* Demonstrates willingness to participate in continuing education to enhance coding knowledge.

Other duties and responsibilities:

Reviews accounts related to patient or payer complaints/concerns.

After review, responsible for timely communication to the patient, payer and physician (if needed) to address their concern.

Meets established productivity guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency organization in Microsoft Windows.

Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

AAPC CPC: AAPC Cert Professional Coder

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice - CPC-A will also be accepted. An employee with this certification will need to obtain the Certified Professional Coder certification with in 365 days of hire.

E/M CODER: CPC, CCS, CCSP, RHIT, OR RHIA

Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) will be accepted and will remain for 365 days from time of hire or transfer or until such time, the manager is able to validate apprenticeship has been successfully completed. CPC-Certified Professional Coder, CCS-P Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based, and CCS-Certified Coding Specialsit is also accepted upon hire or transfer to this position. Those hiring in to the position with an either a Registered Health Informaiton Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) degree, will have 6 months from date of hire or transfer test and obtain this respective certification.

RHIA: Registered Health Info Analyst

RHIT: Reg Health Information Tech

FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

CCS-P: Cert Coding Spec-Phys Based

CCS: Certified Coding Specialist

High school diploma or GED is required

Associate degree is preferred

Experience with denials required.

Two (2) years physician coding and billing experience and four (4) years experience in the medical field is preferred.

One (1) year with direct physician contact is preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Proficiency in the use of personal computer.

Knowledge of medical record/patient confidentiality laws.

Great organizational skills are required.

Oral, written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.