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Medical Coding Specialist I or II – Pathology, Ophthalmology

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Wisconsin

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$28 - $42 / hour

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Medical Coding Specialist I or II – Pathology, Ophthalmology

Aspirus Health

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes. • Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers. • Resolve payer denials and respond to inquiries from revenue cycle teams, processing charge corrections as appropriate.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required or in lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required
  • Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
  • 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) Preferred
  • 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 1 year Required or Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC - A) within 1 year Required or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) within 1 year Required or Certified Outpatient Coder Apprentice (COC - A) within 1 year Required or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIPC) within 1 year Required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) within 1 year Required or Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) within 1 year Required or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) within 1 year Required or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Preferred or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Preferred or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Preferred or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • retirement plans
  • two-week paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance
  • options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
  • access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • tuition benefits eligibility

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