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Job Title: Coding Support Specialist
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- The Coding Support Specialist will assist our various professional coding teams and be responsible for the duties outlined below.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the daily activities of Revenue Cycle Departments
- Facilitate various initiatives
- May provide clerical assistance as necessary such as filing and research
- May document productivity for tracking purposes
- May compile statistics and create reports
- Performs data entry into Our Client’s various computer programs for charge capture
- Performs encounter reconciliation
- Reviews charge forms for quality and completeness using rule based departmental guidelines
- Assigns correct diagnostic and procedure codes for routine/repetitive services
- May identify billable services by reviewing medical record documentation
- Supports and assists in the follow up and identification of billing issues for outstanding claims
- Works practice management system work queue(s) to review/correct claims that are suspended by the billing system
- Assists in identifying accurate registration information for patient accounts
- Adds, updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate
- Assists in identifying accurate insurance for patient accounts
- Add updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate
- Claim review in an effort to resolve patient insurance carrier inquiries and/ or disputes
- Ability to comprehend medical terms
- Ability to visually proofread typed work for errors
- Travel may be required depending on business needs
- Varied schedule required, potentially involving weekend and evening coverage
- Performs other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate MUST Have:
- Prior registration experience
- Prior epic experience
- Healthcare clerical experience
- Computer experience
- Schedule: 8am – 5pm; some weekends
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Preferably 2 – 3 years of experience working in an office setting
- Preferably 6 – 12 months experience previous healthcare or data entry experience
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in Our Client’s Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
- Communication
- Understanding
- Sensitivity
- Teamwork
- Ownership
- Motivation
- Excellence
- Respect
- Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Must possess the following personal qualities:
- Be self-directed
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
- Be open to new learning experiences
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
- Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures
OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/