Coding Educator

Nso 4901 Searle Parkway Corporate Office Skokiemid

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Key Responsibilities

Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings. Provides care based on physical, psychological,

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$25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position: Coding Educator
Location: Skokie, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

Responsibilities

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Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
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Provides care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area.
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Acts as a coding resource for physicians, charge entry staff, other coders, and clinical staff.
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Participates in continuing education and in-service programs to maintain coding and billing skills.
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Communicates coding changes and updates physicians based on department standards.
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Queries physician and/or staff regarding incomplete or missing documentation.
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Works resolute charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting coding errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filing of charges.
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Ensure service, procedure and diagnoses codes are accurately reported and linked.
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Assigns CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes based on coding guidelines.
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Queries Physician/Provider when applicable
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Maintains productivity and aging levels based on department standards.
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Identifies trends in coding issues and works with manager to educate and implement solutions.
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Work follow-up work queues with the purpose of reviewing denial codes and remarks and apply coding and billing guidelines for resubmission to obtain final adjudication of claim.
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Use coding resources (NCCI manual, LCD's payor bulletins) to assist with correct resubmission.
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Maintains productivity based on department standards.
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Work account work queues with the purpose of resolving patient disputes by applying coding and billing guidelines.
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Communicates with practice managers and/or physicians if applicable.
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Maintains productivity based on department standards.
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Consistently utilizes coding and billing resources and reference tools.
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Reports identified or potential coding compliance issues to manager and/or Coding Compliance Department in accordance with established policy and procedures.
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Implements findings to improve processes and workflows.

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Education: High School Diploma, required
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Certification: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT, required
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Experience: 3+ years of outpatient coding experience