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Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for coding complex professional billing encounters and serving as a subject matter expert for coding compliance and accuracy. Provides support to providers and coding staff through education, feedback, and resolution of difficult cases. Ensures adherence to federal regulations, payer rules, and organizational coding policies. Participates in audits, quality initiatives, and process improvements.
Essential Functions
• Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPS codes to PB services with high-level of complexity.
• Maintains consistent achievement of departmental productivity and quality standards.
• Serves as resource for resolving escalated coding issues and complex documentation questions.
• Reviews and analyzes coding audit findings.
• Educates providers and staff on documentation requirements and coding compliance.
• Monitors coding productivity, accuracy, and reimbursement trends.
• Collaborates with revenue cycle and compliance teams to reduce denials and rejections.
• Develops training resources and assists in onboarding new coding staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirement: 3-5 years of professional coding experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) or equivalent required.
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises:1. Never
M. Temperature extremes:1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
O. Radiation:1. Never
P. Burns:1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
T. Combative/violent people:1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Department:
Coding
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
2201 Lexington Ave
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky