Watertown Regional Medical Center Looking for Coding and Billing Spec Supervisor – Remote Position Full Time

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Pacific Medical Data Solutions, a company of LifePoint Health, is a rapidly growing nationwide revenue cycle management services provider that has been offering high quality medical billing services since 2004. Headquartered in the Denver Tech Center, we offer a rewarding work environment with career advancement opportunities while maintaining a small company, employee-focused atmosphere.

We are currently seeking a Coding and Billing Specialist Supervisor. This remote-based position will spend the bulk of their time making sure that their clients are fully supported from a charge entry, coding, and billing perspective. Clearinghouse knowledge and working experience is also a plus! You would be working in a team environment with guidance from the Coding Manager.

This position will Perform Evaluation and Management coding, procedure, ICD-10 and HCPC quality reviews as well as other projects related to physician coding compliance. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex coding, and reimbursement, as they relate to physician practices and clinic settings. Keeps informed regarding current coding regulations, professional standards and company/department policies and procedures and effectively applies this knowledge.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise a team of production coders, reviewing their work for quality.
• Provide clear, concise, and compliant written feedback to coders.
• Identify coder and/or documentation deficiencies and communicate them to the management team as needed.
• Performs pre-bill audits for coding staff in order to maintain quality standards and offer feedback to management as well as staff.
• Participate in production coding daily as defined by management, based on department needs.
• Abstract and assign the appropriate ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT codes; including Level I & Level II modifiers as appropriate for all diagnosis and procedures performed in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of processes and procedures for each assigned client revolving around system use, billing/coding rules, and client specific guidelines.
• Manage time effectively to meet all required deadlines and timeframes for client and department needs.
• Collaborate in a team environment with the Department Manager and other staff on a regular basis.
• Assist in certain client on-boarding projects from setup to go-live, as new clients are assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and laws.

• 3-5 years medical coding experience
• Coding Certification through AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)

Certifications: The following certifications (or eligibility therefor):

• CPC
• CEMC
• CPMA
• CRC
• CPB
• Specialty certification
• CCS-P
• RHIT
• Ability to create and follow written procedure.
• Ability to provide professional written communication and excellent customer service.
• Technical proficiency with computers, basic Microsoft software, and medical software systems (PM/EHR)
• High-school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong technical and computer skills (PM/EHR Software, Excel, Outlook, MS Office, Web)
• Ability to learn new systems, software, and client specialties quickly.
• Self-starter with little to no supervision

Additional Functions

• Coding, Charge Review, Charge Entry, Billing, Bill Out, Clearinghouse, Rejections, Denials

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• PTO and EIB Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Remote work opportunity

Pay range: $55,000/yr and up, DOE The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.