MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST - Certified or Non-Certified

Hiring Department

University Physicians - Professional Coding & Revenue

Job Description

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Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timely to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assure maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process such as edits, denials, appeal letter, etc.
Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments in order to coordinate all aspects of professional coding.
Provide assistance to faculty, residents and department staff in the standards of medical record documentation and coding of medical records.
Assist in the presentation of training sessions for faculty, residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements, procedure and diagnosis coding.
Surgery coding experience preferred.
Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.
Remote working options available

Salary

Certified

Salary Range: $21.36 - $33.73/hour

Grade: PAT-007

University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Non-Certified

Salary Range: $18.59 - $29.35/hour

Grade: PAT-006

University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Full-time; Days; exact hours to be determined

Minimum Qualifications

NON-CERTIFIED:

Requires a minimum of one year of medical records coding experience related to patient records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and the CPT-4 coding systems.

A medical records coding certification (see below) or degree in Health Information Management or a related field can substitute for the one year experience requirement.

An active/current certification in one of the following areas is preferred, and will substitute for the one year experience requirement: Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder Hospital (CPC-H)

CERTIFIED:

Requires successful completion of a coding certification program, associate’s degree or equivalent training to obtain certification; prefer Bachelor degree in medical record administration.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma, medical office technology, or a related background along with CPC or CCS-P required.

Certification in one or more of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H),), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CCP). Other coding and/or billing or compliance certifications by reputable certifying agencies (AAPC, AHIMA, and HCCA) are acceptable.

Will need a copy of the certification.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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After careful consideration of COVID-19 virus trends and the overwhelming evidence of COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness, the School of Medicine, along with MU Health Care, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions, recently announced the decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations by Oct. 1, 2021, for all employees, unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

All new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, you must do so upon acceptance of employment so our team has time to review prior to your scheduled start date. You will not be allowed to begin work until you have submitted proof of vaccination or received an approved medical or religious exemption.

Thank you for helping us to create the safest environment possible for our colleagues, students and our patients by protecting yourself and others through COVID-19 vaccination.

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