· Associates Degree (or direct work experience equivalent to at least 3 years).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
· Coding Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is required. Certification may include CPC, COC, COC-A, CANPC, CGSC, CIC, CCA, CPC-A, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA
· Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting surgical coding/auditing in a surgical environment to include compliance, and billing processes.
· Advanced Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers for coding of professional fee services.
· Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and insurance reimbursement policies and regulations.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize and organize work to meet strict deadlines are required.
· Able to correctly code moderate/high complexity work.
· Understands, retains, and is able to research coding billing rules, regulations, and requirements.
· Deep knowledge of NCCI edits and bundling rules
· Able to critically think through processes in coding to recognize errors and/or problems. Understands reasons for actions on edits.
· Able to share/transfer knowledge or train co-workers, peers, billing managers on coding - Able to provide education with physicians in small group or one-on-one sessions as needed or requested.
· Able to provide feedback to billing managers, physicians, staff, and others independently with occasional guidance from manager.
· Able to provide cross-coverage of multiple specialties.
· Proficient with computer applications (MS Office etc.), Excellent data entry skills.
· Strong knowledge of health records, computerized billing and charging systems, Microsoft applications, data integrity, and processing techniques required.
· Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, follow-through and meet timelines.
· Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
· Ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies/procedures.
· Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule and to respond quickly to urgent requests.
· Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information and ensure compliance of HIPAA rules and regulations