Coding Support Specialist/Full Time/Remote

The Coding Support Specialist will assist our various professional coding teams and be responsible for the duties outlined below.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assists in the daily activities of Revenue Cycle Departments

 Facilitate various initiatives.  May provide clerical assistance as necessary such as filing and research  May document productivity for tracking purposes.

 May compile statistics and create reports.  Performs data entry into HFHS’ various computer programs for charge capture.  Performs encounter reconciliation.

 Reviews charge forms for quality and completeness using rule based departmental guidelines.

 Assigns correct diagnostic and procedure codes for routine/repetitive services.

 May identify billable services by reviewing medical record documentation.

 Supports and assists in the follow up and identification of billing issues for outstanding claims.  Works practice management system work queue(s) to review/correct claims that are suspended by the billing system.

 Assists in identifying accurate registration information for patient accounts. Adds, updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate.

 Assists in identifying accurate insurance for patient accounts. Add updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate.

 Claim review in an effort to resolve patient insurance carrier inquiries and/ or disputes.

 Ability to comprehend medical terms.  Ability to visually proofread typed work for errors.  Travel may be required depending on business needs.

 Varied schedule required, potentially involving weekend and evening coverage.

Education And Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience working in an office setting.
• Preferably 6-12 months of experience working in healthcare or date entry experience.
  
  

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Procedural Coding
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable