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Remote Coding Supervisor, Ortho
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JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor, Hospital Coding Ipt/Opt is responsible for coordinating, performing and completing chart audits for Medicare compliancy. Coding consists of outpatient services in office, hospital outpatient and inpatient services including procedures. To ensure and monitor that coders provide technical aspects of the assignment diagnostic and procedure codes are carried out in accordance with established standards and in compliance with CMS, NCQA and other regulatory agencies, and Tenet policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all assigned billing in a timely manner
- Communicates with the physician the documentation needed to complete job functions.
- Ensures accurate coding from the medical record regarding ICD-9 and ICD-10, appropriate evaluation and management CPT codes
- Updates patient record with patient’s current insurance, address and telephone numbers
- Identifies primary care doctor and referral source with contact information and documents it in the medical record
- Performs claims follow up and reviews with billing agent in a timely manner
- Protects patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
- Maintains proper credentials and researches coding issues to ensure correct coding initiative per CMS guidelines
- Identifies and attends one course/conference per specialty, per year to continue education in the coding field.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- AA Degree required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 5 years coding experience required
- Healthcare background is required
- CPT current competence with ICD- 10, ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS required
- Coding scheme and reimbursement practices required
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC certification is required
- Office, and Excel required § Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment.
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