What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Care Coding/Insurance Specialist position at KU Medical Practice Association?
Work Schedule: M-F; variable work schedule
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for verifying all long-term care progress notes for completeness prior to coding. Adds new patient demographic and insurance in Medical EMR Software. Stays current on coding updates and insurance requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Applies appropriate linkage between CPT and diagnosis codes on claims; verifies progress note matches claim data.
- Performs chart audit reviews and provides feedback to physicians.
- Responsible for staying current on insurance coding updates and policies.
- Attends various professional development programs on a regular basis.
- Creates new patient demographics within the Medical EMR Software.
- Follows up on insurance denials for long-term care claims.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to use reasonable thinking to problem solve.
- Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Confidentiality – Must maintain strictest confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations and policies.
- Detail Orientated – Ability to pay attention to every detail of a project or task.
- Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related issues.
- Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work assignments within given timeframes.
- Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under strict deadlines.
Education: Associate Degree preferred or Coding Certification
Experience: One to two years related experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel)
Medical practice EMR software experience
Tenkey pad
Certificates & Licenses
Certified Professional Coder
Other Requirements
Medical Terminology
Familiarity with coding and insurance guidelines
Multitasking Ability
Oral and written communication skills
Accurately work multiple Medical EMR systems
Accurately code progress notes and submit clean claims
Salary : $18 - $18