Coding Specialist - Surgical- ETSU Health

ETSU Health is currently seeking Medical Coding Specialists to join our Surgery team.

ETSU Health is a multi-specialty practice group located in Northeast Tennessee, and is affiliated with Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. We offer a competitive compensation package with salary based on education and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and more. 18 days paid personal time off and 10.5 paid holidays annually, and, a paid retirement plan with an employer matching program.

JOB SUMMARY: The Coding Specialist is responsible for performing the following duties in an efficient and effective manner.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews the medical records, determines appropriate services to be coded (ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS) for each billing record and applies.
• If working in the Primary Care offices, reviews documentation for diagnosis coding specificity for Hierarchical Condition Category Coding (HCC Coding).
• Organizes work for accuracy and effectiveness to ensure compliance of proper billing and coding procedures of third party carriers and to ensure complete and accurate reimbursements.
• Reports any concerns/problems regarding billing and makes recommendations to Administrator for solutions.
• Stays current with changes in coding guidelines.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: CPC recommended or five years coding experience/auditing from medical record documentation.

For a more detailed job description and to apply, go to etsuhealth.org/careers

EOE / AA/M/F/Disability/Vet

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person