Professional Coding Specialist II

🕒 August 13

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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WVU Medicine

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance

WVU Medicine is a comprehensive health system affiliated with West Virginia University, providing medical services through a network of hospitals across West Virginia. The system includes notable facilities such as J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Children's, and various other regional medical centers. WVU Medicine offers a wide range of healthcare services, including specialized and advanced medical treatments such as robotic heart surgery. It's also involved in medical education, research, and community health initiatives, emphasizing a mission of delivering high-quality care to the communities it serves.

📋 Description

• Review and accurately interpret medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures • Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and modifier codes • Complete quality and timely coding, charging, and account abstraction for assigned specialty areas • Maintain and enhance coding knowledge through quality reviews, clinical in-services, coding seminars, meetings, reference materials, and coding manual updates • Review data accurately and timely to obtain clean bills • Contact physicians and other necessary personnel to obtain information for accurate coding • Collaborate with other offices to facilitate the billing process • Monitor provider documentation and audit provider coding accuracy • Follow up with provider education as needed • Assist Revenue Cycle Operations with claim development and resolution of problem patient accounts • Obtain accurate and complete medical-record documentation for coding assignment, severity of illness, and risk of mortality • Analyze and resolve missing-charge and problem-account issues by researching department reimbursement information

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent • Current HIM/Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC • Two (2) years of medical coding experience • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology • Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions • Independent decision-making ability • Ability to prioritize job duties • Ability to handle high stress situations • Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace • Ability to organize and complete assigned tasks • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to meet quality and productivity standards • Ability to sit for long periods of time • Visual and hearing acuity within the normal range • Manual dexterity to operate computer and office equipment • Ability to lift, push or pull 10–20 pounds • Physician office coding experience preferred • May require travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week • Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.