Medical Coding SpecialistResponsible for application and maintenance of medical necessity software, insuring compliance relating to Medicare billing requirements, conducting internal audits relating to medical necessity, analyzing medical necessity denials, communicating and updating staff on changes as they relate to HCPCS and revenue code updates, additions and deletions as it relates to medical necessity.Primary Position Responsibilities:Has strong knowledge of coding regulations and guidelines for all physician practice specialtiesTakes advantage of outside education to enhance specialty coding skillsShares and updates staff on coding changes and other job related informationCommunicates with specialists to gain coding knowledge by either shadowing them or meeting with them, keeps abreast of new or unique procedures and corresponding coding requirementsProvides support and ongoing physician training by meeting with providers via one on one, email, written and/or verbal communication and answering the requested coding needs of the specialist physician practicesInitiates independent efforts to keep knowledge base current, responds to CBO needs in coding outpatient services for specialist officesActively participates in scheduling education sessions, Designs coding education curriculums to meet the needs of physician practicesPromotes education for self and others by means of webinars and teleconferences offered by MedicareMedicare Compliance:Reviews and monitors MR for coding compliance, use of Medicare website tools, educates providers and staff on applicable billing coding and regulations and updatesProvides corrective measure plan and suggestions to Department Director and Administrative DirectorResponsible for maintaining, tracking, trending and communicating audit results on monthly basis and providing education to physicians and staff on audit outcomes and improvement measuresQualifications:Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Preferred: NoneMinimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: Three years physician billing or the equivalent required. Medicare billing experience preferred. Preferred: NoneLicense, Registry or Certification: Required: Medical coding certification, one of the following CCA,CCS,CPC in good standing Preferred: Billing Compliance, CDM experience, CPAT, CPAM preferredKnowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills (Word/Excel). Demonstrates ability to interact successfully with persons at all levels of the organization. Demonstrates ability to work independently in a productive, goal-oriented manner Preferred: Knowledge of managed healthcare plans, Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Knowledge of NextGen- software’s coding compliance module and charge master for insurance billing.Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.