Hiring Department
University Physicians-Professional Coding & Revenue
Job Description
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Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timelyto accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures(CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assuremaximum reimbursem*nt and regulatory compliance.
Assist in the audit of medical records in order to identifypotential problems with the coding and reimbursem*nt process suchas edits, denials, appeal letter, etc.
Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departmentsin order to coordinate all aspects of professional coding.
Provide assistance to faculty, residents and department staff inthe standards of medical record documentation and coding of medicalrecords.
Assist in the presentation of training sessions for faculty,residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicarebilling, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standardsand guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements,procedure and diagnosis coding.
Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. QualityAssurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.
Remote working options available
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Medical Coding Specialist
Completion of a coding certification program or equivalent trainingto obtain certification using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the CPT-4coding systems. One (1) year of related medical records codingexperience may be substituted.
One of the following certifications within one (1) year as acondition 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 theAmerican 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 ofProfessional Coders (AAPC); or
--Existing staff in this title as of 2014 are grandfathered fromthe certification requirement.
Minimum Qualifications - Medical Coding Specialist-Certified
One of the following certifications:
--Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
--Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
--Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
--Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by theAmerican 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 ofProfessional Coders (AAPC); or
Specialty certification per the department needs such as:
--Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American MedicalAccounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - Medical Coding Specialist
Two (2) years of experience in coding for inpatient or outpatienthospital services.
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in health informationtechnology or health administration.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by thehiring department.
High school diploma, medical office technology, or a relatedbackground along with CPC or CCS-P required.
Preferred Qualifications - Medical CodingSpecialist-Certified
High school diploma, medical office technology, or a relatedbackground along with CPC or CCS-P required
Certification in one or more of the following is required:Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified ProfessionalCoder-Hospital (CPC-H),), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), orCertified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), RegisteredHealth Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered HealthInformation Technician (RHIT), or Certified in HealthcareCompliance (CCP). Other coding and/or billing or compliancecertifications by reputable certifying agencies (AAPC, AHIMA, andHCCA) are acceptable. Will need a copy of the certification.
Two (2) years of experience in coding for hospital or physicianpractice.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by thehiring department.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $19.15 - $30.23 hourly
Grade: PAT 006
University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
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Salary Range: $22.00 - $ 34.74 hourly
Grade: PAT 007
University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED
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Application Materials
In addition to the Online Application, please provide a CoverLetter and Resume.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensureeach person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diversebackgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectualpluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek inlearning, research and engagement. This commitment makes ouruniversity a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences andexpertise that support these values and enrich our missions ofteaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees andapplicants for employment on the basis of their demonstratedability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basisof their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other statusprotected by applicable state or federal law. This policy appliesto all employment decisions including, but not limited to,recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits,disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call theDirector of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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