Coding Specialist

Summary Serve as expert resource regarding all aspects of documentation, coding, and billing. Supports supervisor and team by guiding and directing specific employees in their day-to-day job functions. Train new and existing staff. Provide cross coverage for multiple specialty areas. Investigate and resolve issues pertaining to charge capture, billing, and reimbursement. Complete special projects as assigned. Act as supervisor in Supervisors’ absence. All remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states, which currently includes: WI, AL, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN, TX, & UT. Primary Responsibilities CHARGE PROCESSING Expert knowledge of multispecialty coding, which may include surgical, inpatient, emergency, and/or ambulatory coding; assignment or verification of CPT, ICD-10 CM coding and modifiers based upon documentation. Guide and direct specific employees in their day-to-day job functions. Answer questions and resolve coding and billing issues. Identify, report, and resolve coding and reimbursement issues with physicians, department administrators, and other billing office staff, including reimbursement staff. Resolve edits for electronic charges, following established policies and procedures to ensure that all data elements (claim requirements – CPT, ICD-10 CM, modifiers, provider, billing area, etc.) are applied. Serve as a resource to staff for accurate assignment of CPT procedure and ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of complicated multi-specialty services for appropriate reimbursement. Provide out of office coding coverage to multi-specialty areas. ASSIST WITH TEAM SUPERVISION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Primary contact for staff when issues or questions arise. Monitor team workflow, assign and re-assign work to meet team and organizational goals. Quality review of staff work and workflows. Act as supervisor in Supervisor’s absence. TRAINING STAFF Onboarding/training of new or existing coding specialist staff. CLAIM DENIALS / BILLING ISSUES Identify report and resolve coding and reimbursement issues. Working with physicians, department administrators, and other billing office staff, including reimbursement staff. Identify opportunities to reduce denials and enhance revenue. PROTOCOLS Develop and maintain all protocols related to their assigned areas. Assist others in the development of protocols for other areas. SYSTEM TESTING Participate in system testing as needed. Knowledge – Skills – Abilities Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 CM coding, payer, and governmental policies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent project management and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple issues at one time. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team and departmental staff (including administrative staff and faculty). Ability to work independently. Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of EMR’s and electronic charge workflows. Meet or exceed established production rate and performance standards. Qualifications Minimum Required Education: High school diploma. Minimum Required Experience: 5 years of related coding experience. Preferred Experience: Academic teaching institution professional billing experience. Required Certification/Licensure(s): Coding certification (CPC, CCS-P) and/or Health Information Management credential (RHIT, RHIA). Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Benefits Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options. 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave. Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Pet Insurance. On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes. Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. 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