Coding & Billing Specialist - Entry / Dept of Psychiatry
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Description: University of Virginia Physicians Group is currently seeking to employ Coding & Billing Specialist - Entry / Dept of Psychiatry right now, this position will be delegated in Virginia. For detail informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. University of Virginia Health Services Foundation Job Description POSITION TIT! LE: Coding & Billing Specialist â€" Intermediate JOB CODE: B3061 LEVEL/FLSA: Level 8, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Various Administrative or Clinical Departments, HSFREPORTS TO: Department Supervisor
GENERAL SUMMARY: The incumbent is responsible for timely, accurate and comprehensive abstraction of physician services from the medical chart/record, utilizing appropriate CPT-4 procedure and ICD-9 diagnosis codes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential Functions of the Job:
 Reviews medical record documentation to identify all services provided by physicians.  Assigns appropriate CPT-4 procedure code(s) to accurately report the physician services provided to patients  Assigns appropriate ICD-9 diagnosis code(s) to accurately support the need for each physician service.  Assists with the submission of billing data to the Health Services Foundation.  Obtains and submits copies of medical documentation! with physician charges to support billing to third-party payo! rs.  Identifies physician services provided, but not adequately documented in the medical record. Advises supervisor and clinicians of deficiencies to support charge capture of all billing services.  Analyzes and resolves physician claim rejects and denials from the billing system or insurance carriers related to coding issues.  May assist with physician billing and documentation training in daily interactions with physicians and other routine training sessions.  May compile monthly reports as requested  May identify trends/problems in medical documentation and department request issue and recommends possible solutions  Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):Education:
 High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
 Knowledge and/or experience in a health care setting a plus  In-depth knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement policies  Incumbent ! must have successfully completed the following classes: Medical Terminology  Certified Coding Certificate or two years of coding/clinical experience  Incumbent should have a working knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding and modifier use
Knowledge and skills:
 Familiarity with personal computer operations  Basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills required  Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the use of the reporting system to prepare reports as requested a plus
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This incumbent does not have any positions reporting to him/her.
WORKING CONDITIONS: General office environment
 Thoroughness and dependability  Detail orientation  Good oral and written communication skills, as frequent interaction with physicians is required  Willingness to maintain expertise to keep current with changes in procedure and diagnoses coding and third-party payor reimburse! ment policies through continuing education  Required to attend codin! g seminars and meetings to keep abreast of changes in the profession  Good customer service skills  Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and management  Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient and patient account data
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):Education:
 High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
 One year general office experience or CCA/CPCA  Knowledge and/or experience in a health care setting a plus.  Knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement policies and procedures a plus.  Experience with CPT-4 procedure and ICD-9 diagnosis coding a plus.
Knowledge and skills:
 Familiarity of personal computer operations.  Basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills required.  Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the use of the reporting system to prepare repor! ts as requested a plus.
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This position will be opened on: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:25:09 GMT
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