Coding Reimbursement Specialist III Revenue Cycle - Cardiology Experience Preferred

Department :

13265 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Enterprise Billing Compliance : HB

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Mon - Fri

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

Essential Functions

• Subject matter expert in at least one specialty, e.g., oncology, gynecology, surgical coding (not including primary care procedures) and infusion coding including chemotherapy and infusions involving multiple drugs.
• Assigns CPT and ICD codes in cases of moderate to high complexity.
• Reads, interprets and assigns CPT codes from provider documentation, e.g., infusion record or operative report.
• Performs ICD and CPT coding of provider (professional) services and verifies that all requisite charge information is entered.
• Appends all modifiers.
• Ranks CPT codes when multiple codes apply.
• Assigns Evaluation and Management (E / M) codes.
• Performs reconciliation process to ensure all charges are captured.
• Processes automated or manually enters charges into applicable billing system.
• Researches and analyzes coding and payer specific issues.
• Processes charges on a timely basis and communicates with team members and practice management on an ongoing basis.

Communicates with providers related to coding issues that are of moderate to high complexity. Including face to face interaction, explaining coding rationales, and education with providers.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced office / hospital environment. Work consistently requires sitting and some walking, standing, stretching, and bending

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 2 years of coding experience required. CPC or equivalent coding credential required. Maintain coding certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA). Extensive knowledge of coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Extensive knowledge of and the ability to apply the payer specific rules regarding coding, bundling, and adding appropriate modifiers.

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is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.