Medical Coding Specialist- At Cardiology Office
Full Time
Anchorage, AK 99508
Posted
Job description
JOB TITLE: Certified Coding Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This is a nonexempt position. Responsible for coding and posting all billable services by Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute providers. Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes by analyzing and abstracting information from dictated reports to achieve timely billing. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to set priorities and manage time in a fast paced, high volume environment, while exercising critical thinking skills. Perform audits as needed. Stay current and updated with coding guidelines and payer regulations. Flexible for overtime and weekend work.
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This is a nonexempt position. Responsible for coding and posting all billable services by Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute providers. Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes by analyzing and abstracting information from dictated reports to achieve timely billing. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to set priorities and manage time in a fast paced, high volume environment, while exercising critical thinking skills. Perform audits as needed. Stay current and updated with coding guidelines and payer regulations. Flexible for overtime and weekend work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Business Office Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Clean claim submission for all billable services performed by Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) providers
- Research all information to insure a complete and accurate coding and billing process
- Investigate coding problems and formulates solutions, following current coding and billing guidelines and regulations, payer specific requirements and AHVI policies and processes
- Accurate assignments of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS codes and modifier, per current coding and billing guidelines and regulations
- Research medical necessity denials and prepare/submit appeals with appropriate paperwork and/or records, in timely manner
EDUCATION:
Minimum: Some college, preferably with an emphasis on Medical Coding, Medical Terminology and Basic Human Anatomy.
Experience
Required: Two years of experience in medical office with emphasis on medical coding.
Certificate/License: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required from AAPC
PAY RANGE: $21-32/hr to start (dependent upon experience and education)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Colonial Life Elective Benefits
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing 401K
HSA
FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
8 paid holidays per year
FMLA
This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Minimum: Some college, preferably with an emphasis on Medical Coding, Medical Terminology and Basic Human Anatomy.
Experience
Required: Two years of experience in medical office with emphasis on medical coding.
Certificate/License: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required from AAPC
PAY RANGE: $21-32/hr to start (dependent upon experience and education)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Colonial Life Elective Benefits
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing 401K
HSA
FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
8 paid holidays per year
FMLA
This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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