Medical Coding Specialist Non-Certified; Dual Posted

University Physicians

#upjobs This is a dual posting with job . The final title will depend on the qualifications of the final candidate. Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timelyto accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures(CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assuremaximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process suchas 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 inthe 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 Medicarebilling, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standard sand guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements,procedure and diagnosis coding.

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

Monday – Friday

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

Specialty certification per the department needs such as:

• -- Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)

Salary Range: $20.58 - $32.49 hourly

Grade: PAT - 6A

University

Title:

UP Medical Coding Specialist, Non-Certified.

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

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume, cover letter, and verification of coding certification.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal 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 allfour 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)..

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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