Senior Coder

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Senior Coder handling coding productivity and insurance issues for remote medical coding. Supporting physicians and ensuring effective communication within the departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors Coder Productivity
  • Train, Audit, Code Surgical Encounters
  • Be a resource for Physicians and other Departments
  • Identifies trends with insurance related issues and reports findings to the Team.
  • Analyzes outstanding insurance accounts
  • Initiates appropriate and effective follow-up on identified accounts.
  • Communicates with payors and other internal departments
  • Researches and responds to all telephone inquiries from customer service
  • Reviews and corrects coding rejections
  • May code ICD-9 and E/M services
  • Trains/mentors new coders
  • Maintains patient/physician confidentiality
  • Effectively communicates coding trends and documentation requirements
  • Provides appropriate information and feedback to personnel within UHPS.

Requirements:

  • High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
  • 3+ years of medical billing experience (Required)
  • Billing experience in a multi-specialty group (Preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work in partnership with others to influence and gain cooperation. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to recognize, evaluates, and solves problems. (Required proficiency)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Extensive knowledge of the claims development process, as well as third party insurance program requirements. (Required proficiency)
  • Must possess basic knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding. (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to handle a variety of tasks with speed, attention to detail, and accuracy. (Required proficiency)
  • Computer literate, experience with basic software packages. (Required proficiency)
  • This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. (Required proficiency)

Benefits:

  • Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.