Coding Specialist II (Onsite)

Summary: Coding Specialist II, under the supervision of the Coding Supervisor,  will perform coding and billing functions required to submit clean claims to third-party payers.  This position is responsible for abstracting clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigning appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes according to established coding guidelines.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8;00 am - 4:30 pm & on-site

You Will: 

• Coordinates with clinical staff to ensure appropriate charge information for all patients.
• Applies CPT codes in accordance with the CPT Manual, NCCI Edits, and other Pathologist provided information.
• Applies diagnosis codes in accordance with CMS coding guidelines.
• Ability to interpret medical documentation and diagnostic descriptions to accurately assign the correct ICD 10 codes and sequencing. 
• Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read interpret, and apply policies and procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to utilize multiple websites to support code assignment.
• Ability to accurately and completely code under Compliance Guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Reviews and verifies documentation supporting diagnoses and procedures.
• Ability to code complex case mix. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPC certification required.

Skills and Abilities

• 2 years coding experience or equivalent education/experience. 
• Experience with Meditech, EPIC, Groupcast (GPMS), Xifin, and PowerPath.
• Knowledge of 3M coding software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Basic office skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Open to new learning experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to maintain working relationships with physicians and other staff.  
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Pay Range: $21.21 -29.70 USD Hourly  (commensurate experience- the level hired depends on availability of level and proof of meeting certification/education requirements along with resume disclosing relevant experience.)

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Generally, new hire offers will be between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range, depending on experience (DOE), with the ability to grow within the range over time.

Full benefit details can be found here: https://www.incytediagnostics.com/about/benefits/ (*The benefits package offered is dependent upon the FTE and employment status.)