Coding Specialist III
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:Responsible for reviewing patient medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting information to insurers for reimbursement. Participates in peer review to ensure accuracy and timeliness standards are maintained. Resolve complex coding questions that arise from team.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
Evaluates medical record documentation and coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support outpatient visits and to ensure that data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
-Interprets medical information such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-9-CM and CPT codes.
-Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and/or codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
-Manages complex coding situations and supports peers through challenging questions.
-Peer reviews records for management to ensure accuracy of information.
-Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
-Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
-Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred
Experience
Medical Coding Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in hospital billing.
- Strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop coding team members.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers, coders, and other stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address coding-related challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$25.50 - $36.49/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicantsApply for this role
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