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Revenue Cycle Coder Denial Specialist

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000

Location

United States

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

$25 - $44 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Revenue Cycle Coder Denial Specialist

Proliance Surgeons

Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Revenue Cycle Coding Denial Specialist (Remote) to join our team. This role plays a key part in identifying denial trends, supporting Accounts Receivable (AR) workflows, and driving resolution through research, coding review, and appeal preparation. The ideal candidate brings strong coding expertise, sharp critical thinking skills, and a solid understanding of the full-billing and reimbursement lifecycle. This position also serves as a coding float, providing flexible support and coverage across coding teams as needed. Key Duties and Responsibilities - Review and analyze denied claims to determine root cause and appropriate resolution - Identify denial trends and collaborate with coding, billing, and AR teams to improve outcomes - Prepare and submit detailed, compliant appeal letters with supporting documentation - Perform coding reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with payer guidelines, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS standards - Partner with AR team members to resolve complex accounts and reduce aging receivables - Communicate with providers and staff to obtain necessary documentation or clarification - Assist with education and feedback to coding and billing staff based on denial findings - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer policies, regulatory requirements, and coding updates - Provide coding support across specialties as needed in a float capacity - Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance revenue cycle performance - Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material - Follow up with providers on any documentation that is insufficient, missing, or unclear - Assist providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines - Provide ongoing feedback based on observations from coding documentation and identify opportunities for education and communicate trends to leaders - Keep up to date on carrier policies/guidelines to ensure all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or Payer-specific guidelines Qualifications - Minimum 3 years of coding/medical billing experience - Active certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC, must be maintained annually - ICD10 certified and/or extensive work experience - Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology - Experience with denial management, AR workflows, and appeals - Orthopedic coding experience strongly preferred - Experience with NextGen and SIS systems preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - A strong understanding of physiology, medical terms, and anatomy - Thorough attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Self-motivated team player able to multi-task and prioritize - Excellent organization and interpersonal communication skills - Strong computer skills - Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe - Working experience navigating EHR’s to abstract documentation Work Environment/Physical Demands The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions. - Work may be performed in a remote office and clinical environment - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range - Regularly required to talk or hear - Required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch - Use of telephone and computer is required - Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard - Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds - May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours

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