We are seeking a Coding Specialist in our Waco, Texas office location.
Responsibilities:
- Read and analyze patient records
- Determine correct codes for patient records
- Accurately and efficiently code for specialty services such as oncology and radiology
- Submits clean claims for payment
- Maintain an error rate of 5% or less
- Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up
- Assist with provider education
- Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry
- Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines
- Follow-up with multi-specialty practices on coding holds
- Find documentation in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech
- Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy
- Maintain patient confidentiality and information security
- Must meet production goals assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- High School or Equivalent
- Certification in RHIA, RHIT, RT, CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or other related certifications or experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in coding experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding practices
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
- Strong Insurance Knowledge
- Ability to work EMR systems
- Must demonstrate strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft office products
- Must have strong critical thinking skills
- Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Ability to exercise judgement and make decisions
- Ability to perform in a high productivity, fast-paced environment
- Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Excellent phone and computer skills
- Ability to maintain sensitive information in confidence
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Strong ability to uphold organizational values, work with integrity and ethically, inspire the trust of others, and treat people with respect
- Strong HIPAA and OSHA knowledge
Benefits:
- Ability to earn meaningful performance incentives on a Quarterly basis
- Career advancement opportunities
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid time off and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) plan with company match
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Schedule:
Location:
5045 Franklin Avenue
Waco, TX 76710
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote