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Coder - RCO Coding (Remote) at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

United States

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Two years of medical billing or related experience, or related training from a non-accredited program or accredited agency.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience with Outpatient E/M level coding preferred.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Knowledge of coding guidelines, anatomy and physiology, biology and microbiology, medical terminology and medical abbreviations.</li></ul>REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:One of the following:<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CCA – Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (AHIMA) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder (AAPC) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">COC – Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CPC – Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CPC-A – Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (AAPC) or</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">CRC – Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (AAPC)</li></ul>JOB SUMMARY:Properly codes and/or audits professional services for Inpatient and/or professional and hospital outpatient technical services for multiple specialty areas to ensure accuracy and optimal reimbursement from all third-party payers.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Reviews documentation in EPIC and/or on paper as provided to appropriately assign ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT codes.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Communicates with and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider for query opportunities for documentation clarification or missing elements in the medical record.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Utilizes the encoder and/or Optum software to correctly assign all appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT codes for diagnosis and procedures.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Sequences diagnoses and procedures to generate clean claims in accordance with the Coding Guidelines based on the type of coding being reviewed.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Verifies all ADT information is correct on all charge sessions; date of service, billing provider, service provider, place of service, referral information and claim form if required.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Attends and participates in coding education sessions.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Obtains required CEU’s for certification and completes any required education.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Works coding related charge reviews/claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing within filing deadlines.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">The coder is responsible for productivity and quality standards to adhere with coding compliance and federal regulations.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Work all PB/HB claim edits and reject errors daily.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Hospital DNB’s will be worked as assigned per Specialty.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Work charge reconciliation to ensure all services provided are captured for coding in a timely manner.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.</li></ul>Marginal or Periodic Functions:<ul><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Strong written and oral communication skills.</li></ul>WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:<ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Standard office environment at UTMB’s main campus or other location.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Occasional travel may be required.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;">Standard office equipment</li></ul>SALARY RANGE:Actual salary commensurate with experience.WORK SCHEDULE:Remote Position, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with availability between 6 AM - 6 PM.   Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Coder - RCO Coding (Remote)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Full Time

2 months ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Two years of medical billing or related experience, or related training from a non-accredited program or accredited agency. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Outpatient E/M level coding preferred.

United States

Engineering

Mid

Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

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Job Description

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of medical billing or related experience, or related training from a non-accredited program or accredited agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Outpatient E/M level coding preferred.
Knowledge of coding guidelines, anatomy and physiology, biology and microbiology, medical terminology and medical abbreviations.

REQUIRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

One of the following:

CCA – Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA) or
CCS – Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or
CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (AHIMA) or
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA)
CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder (AAPC) or
COC – Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC) or
CPC – Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) or
CPC-A – Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (AAPC) or
CRC – Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (AAPC)

JOB SUMMARY:

Properly codes and/or audits professional services for Inpatient and/or professional and hospital outpatient technical services for multiple specialty areas to ensure accuracy and optimal reimbursement from all third-party payers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Reviews documentation in EPIC and/or on paper as provided to appropriately assign ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT codes.
Communicates with and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider for query opportunities for documentation clarification or missing elements in the medical record.
Utilizes the encoder and/or Optum software to correctly assign all appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT codes for diagnosis and procedures.
Sequences diagnoses and procedures to generate clean claims in accordance with the Coding Guidelines based on the type of coding being reviewed.
Verifies all ADT information is correct on all charge sessions; date of service, billing provider, service provider, place of service, referral information and claim form if required.
Attends and participates in coding education sessions.
Obtains required CEU’s for certification and completes any required education.
Works coding related charge reviews/claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing within filing deadlines.
The coder is responsible for productivity and quality standards to adhere with coding compliance and federal regulations.
Work all PB/HB claim edits and reject errors daily.
Hospital DNB’s will be worked as assigned per Specialty.
Work charge reconciliation to ensure all services provided are captured for coding in a timely manner.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Strong written and oral communication skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:

Standard office environment at UTMB’s main campus or other location.
Occasional travel may be required.
Standard office equipment

SALARY RANGE:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Remote Position, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with availability between 6 AM - 6 PM.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Medical Coding

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT Coding

Medical billing

Auditing

Epic

Optum Software

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