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Tryon Medical Partners is Hiring a Coding Reimbursement Specialist I Near Charlotte, NC
Coding Reimbursement Specialist I
Job Summary:
The Coding Reimbursement Specialist I perform various duties to accurately interpret, mitigate, and bill professional charges for physician services. Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to:
Enters appropriate data into the TMP billing system by selecting the appropriate CPT, diagnosis, and modifiers to complete the charge process for assigned specialties.
Responsible for the accurate and timely resolution of professional coding related claim and clearinghouse edits, as well as payer rejections.
Performs root cause analysis and identifies edit trends timely to minimize lag days and maximize opportunities to improve the process and update the Electronic Health Record (EHR) logic as needed.
Demonstrates good judgement in escalating identified root causes and edit trends to leadership to ensure timely resolution and communication to stakeholders.
Responsible for reviewing patient logs and other reports of clinical activity to ensure billing is captured for all patients.
Communicate effectively with all RCM teams to handle the accurate and timely resolution of coding-related claim edits and appeals.
Maintain working day-to-day knowledge of the electronic health record (EHR).
Actively participates in problem identification and resolution and coordinates resolutions between appropriate parties.
Communicate with Team Lead and/or RCM Leadership on areas that may be improved, and appeals minimized.
Meets and exceeds short- and long-term goals as established for the department.
Performs duties and job functions in accordance with the policies and procedures established for the department.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Requirements:
Education and Certifications:
High school diploma or GED completion is required.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with CPT, ICD-10, and medical billing requirements of physician services required. Three years' experience highly preferred.
Coding Certification required within 12 months of employment with TMP. Must maintain active certification and required CEUs during employment tenure.
Good working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy required, and general coding guidelines as defined by the AMA.
Thorough knowledge of the entire claims billing process
Experience:
Family Practice or Internal Medicine preferred.
Knowledge of current third-party billing and collection regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Ability to gather and interpret clinical data.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Professional verbal and written communication. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with payers, providers, and the clinical operations teams.
Must respect the confidential nature of medical information.
Capable of following established departmental procedures.
Capable of using experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
Proficient use of computers and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to be flexible with assignments and multi-task as needed.
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills in dealing with billing and collections related issues.
Physical Requirements:
Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.