Medical Coding Specialist - Retro Auth Team; Dual Posted

Hiring Department

University Physicians

This position is a dual post linked to Job  - MCS-C - University Physicians, and the department will be hiring for one position

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.

Work with insurance and government payers to obtain appropriate retroactive authorizations based on surgical services provided.

Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.

Remote working options available.

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.
OR
M, Tu, W, F
7:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.

Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training to obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the CPT-4 coding systems. One (1) year of related medical records coding experience may be substituted.

One of the following certifications within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); or
• Existing staff in this title as of 2014 are grandfathered from the certification requirement.

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

Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23 hourly

Grade: PAT - 007

University

Title:

MED CODING SPCLST

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

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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