What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coding Specialist position at Stellis Health, P.A.?
Stellis Health is looking for a full-time Certified Coding Specialist to join our team.
Join the team. And the family.
Stellis Health has been caring for community members in and around Wright County for 70 years. With locations in Buffalo and Monticello, we are a well-established multispecialty practice that is dedicated to remaining independent and community-focused.
Position Summary: The Certified Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing both electronic and written documentation of clinical visits and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural coding using ICD-10 and CPT-4 methodologies.
Essential Functions
- Reviews provider documentation and assign codes that support service rendered.
- Supports business office staff with claim denial appeals.
- Monitors payer coding requirements to ensure billing compliance.
- Serves as a point of contact for providers that have coding questions.
- Performs level of service audits on random providers as assigned by Business Office Manager.
- Responds to patient inquiries that pertain to coding questions/disputes.
- Keeps current on work queue assignments in EMR practice management system.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of medical insurance claim process, provider billing, CPT and ICD-10 coding, and HIPAA
- Understanding of payer contracts and compliance regulations
- Strong investigative, information gathering, and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Basic medical terminology knowledge.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and minimum of 5 years of coding experience
- Successful completion of a certified coding program (AAPC/AHIMA)
Benefits Overview
· Competitive salary
· Comprehensive benefit package
· 401K
· Paid holidays
· Paid Time Off
At Stellis Health, you’ll play an important role in the health of our communities, surrounded by supportive team members.
Thank you for your interest in Stellis Health!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.28 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, MN 55313 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, MN 55313: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21