Claims Edit & Denials Coder
Location
North America
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Claims Edit & Denials Coder
e4health
• Responsible for resolving coding account edits of multiple patient types prior to billing • Responsibilities will include assigning and/or correcting codes and modifiers with ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II Codes • Maintain consistent accuracy rate of 90% or better while also meeting agreed upon productivity standards • Reconcile held accounts by resolving the edit and dropping the account • Responsible for all account edits from various payors and vendors • Identify and report major edit issues • Assist in identifying problems and resolution thereof • Identify opportunities to reduce coding edits by providing proactive education • Communicate quality issues to management as appropriate • Maintain required productivity and quality requirements • Maintain coding credential requirements
Job Requirements
- Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
- Minimum 2 years’ coding experience preferred
- Must have up to date knowledge of third-party rules and regulations
- Epic & 3M experience preferred
- Must have facility (HB) IP/OP experience with Claims/Denials
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- group medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance
- PTO policy
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