About this role
Minnesota Urology is looking for a dedicated Coding Specialist to join our team!
Monday- Friday
No Weekends, Holidays, or Evenings
Eligible for Hybrid Work Options after minimum of 90 days in office
POSITION TITLE: Coding Specialist
DEPARTMENT : Business Services
REPORTS TO : Business Services Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To accurately link ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to daily charges, ensure ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes are updated and reviewed regularly for accuracy, monitor physician and physician extender coding practices, and ensure that all charges are accounted for and entered in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors daily flow of office, hospital, and laboratory charges to ensure accuracy and timeliness of entry.
- Verifies and audits provider documentation.
- Provides feedback and education to providers as needed to ensure documentation and compliance standards are met.
- Links ICD-10 codes to CPT and HCPCS codes correctly and completely prior to processing for billing, insurance filing and revenue reporting.
- Maximizes reimbursement through correct coding utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Works insurance denials with prompt turnaround to aid in appeals.
- Provides complete and accurate information to patients requesting coding and pricing guidance for care and coverage.
- Attends various external meetings/conferences/seminars to enhance professional development and growth on a regular basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES TO EFFECTIVELY PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Minnesota Urology in a professional manner related to appearance, communication and the maintenance of patient and company confidentiality.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers.
- Ability to effectively incorporate the use of technology into day-to-day tasks (Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, NextGen and UroChart).
- Alpha and 10-key proficient
- Ability to examine medical documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instruction.
- Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems.
- Ability to multi-task and switch gears based on workflows and situations requiring immediate action.
- Remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of coding procedures as well as remains current with federal legislative changes that affect outcomes.
- Knowledge of basic insurance policies, procedures and reimbursement practices
- Supportive of the goals and objectives of Minnesota Urology.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSURE:
- Completion in one of the following programs required within first year of starting in the position:
- CPC through AAPC
- CCS though AHIMA
- RHIT through AHIMA
- RHIA through AHIMA
- Two or more years of coding experience preferred.
- Previous independent specialty physician practice experience preferred.
- Previous EMR experience required. Experience with UroChart and Next Gen Practice Management System preferred, not required.
Minnesota Urology P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.