University Physicians

MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST OR MEDICAL CODING SPECIALTIST-CERTIFIED

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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.
Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process such as 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 in the 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 Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position is eligible for University Physicians work from home program

MEDICIAL CODING SPECIALIST

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.

MEDICAL CODING SPECIALTIST-CERTIFIED

One of the following certifications:

--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)

MEDICIAL CODING SPECIALIST OR MEDICAL CODING SPECIALTIST-CERTIFIED

Two (2) years of experience in coding for inpatient or outpatient hospital services. Associate degree or bachelor's degree in health information technology or health administration. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Salary Range:$39,832-$62,878 (Yearly) $19.15-$30.23 (hourly)

Grade:PAT-006

University Title:MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

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

MEDICAL CODING SPECIALTIST-CERTIFIED

Salary Range:$45,760-$72,259 (Yearly) $22-$34.74(Hourly)

Grade:PAT-007

University TitleMEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED

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. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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