Pro Fee Coding Specialist

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Part-time Pro Fee Coding Specialist reviewing medical records and correcting diagnosis and procedure codes. Supporting accurate billing, denial resolution, and provider compliance for Saint Francis healthcare services.

Responsibilities:

  • Review medical record documentation and code assigned diagnoses and procedures
  • Add or correct diagnosis and procedure codes submitted by providers
  • Apply current coding and billing requirements to ensure accurate claims submission
  • Monitor coding and billing performance and resolve denials related to coding errors
  • Review charge corrections and rebilling requests for coding-denial resolution
  • Analyze claims-denial patterns and develop preventative measures
  • Prepare periodic reports for clinical staff identifying corrective measures
  • Advise and instruct providers on documentation and billing policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Obtain clarification from providers regarding conflicting, ambiguous, or nonspecific documentation
  • Educate providers and office staff on coding, billing, documentation, and regulatory changes
  • Collaborate with providers, office staff, billing personnel, quality, compliance, and coding resources
  • Stay current on coding rules through seminars, reviews, and coding periodicals

Requirements:

  • GED or High School diploma
  • One of the following certifications: CCS, CPC, BCHH-C, RHIA, RHIT, or HCCS; applicants without a required certification must obtain one within one year of hire
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of medical records and coding documentation
  • Basic encoder skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software
  • Ability to determine whether records are complete enough to code
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience and/or training in human anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and coding-related clinical concepts preferred
  • 2 years of related experience preferred