Coding & Billing Specialist - Intermediate / Dept of Psychiatry
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Description: UVA Medical Center is at present looking to employ Coding & Billing Specialist - Intermediate / Dept of Psychiatry right now, this occupation will be placed in Virginia. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. POSITION TITLE: Coding & Billing Specialist â€" Intermediate
JOB CODE: B! 3061
LEVEL/FLSA: Level 8, Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Various Administrative or Clinical Departments, UPG
REPORTS 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 University of Virginia Physicians Group.
 Obtains and submits copies of medical documentation with physician! charges to support billing to third-party payors.
 Ide! ntifies 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 dia! gnoses coding and third-party payor reimbursement policies through cont! inuing education
 Required to attend coding 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:
 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:
 Familiarit! y 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
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This occupation will be started on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:28:03 GMT
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