Part-Time Medical Coding Specialist (Dual Posted with Job ID 58803)

Job ID58799 Location Columbia Full/Part TimePart-Time Hiring Department University Physicians Job Description #upjobs This part-time position is a dual post linked to Job

ID 58803

• MCS-C
• University Physicians, and the department will be hiring for one position.

Job Duties:

Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timely to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assure maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identify potential problems with the coding and reimbursement process such as edits, denials, appeal letter, etc. Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments in order to coordinate all aspects of professional coding. Provide assistance to faculty, residents and department staff in the standards of medical record documentation and coding of medical records. Assist in the presentation of training sessions for faculty, residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements, procedure and diagnosis coding. Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc. Remote working options available. Shift 20 hours per week. Monday

• Friday 8:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent training to obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the CPT-4 coding systems. One (1) year of related medical records coding experience may be substituted. One of the following certifications within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:
• -Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• -Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• -Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• -Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
• -Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A)
• -Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A)
• -Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); or
• -Existing staff in this title as of 2014 are grandfathered from the certification requirement.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range:

$19.15

• $30.

23 hourly

Grade:

PAT

• 006

University Title:

MED CODING SPCLST

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume. Benefit Eligibility This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.