Medical Coder & Policy Research Specialist

Overview

Now hiring a Medical Coder & Policy Research Specialist

 

Manage collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to resolve from beginning to end - which may entail preparation, execution, feedback and resolution of claims, correct coding and policy review.

A liaison role in the organization between different departments of the Presbyterian Health Plan (PHP) outpatient services. Manage collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to resolve from beginning to end - which may entail preparation, execution, feedback and resolution of claims, coding and system configuration. Responsible for the research, analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of Payment Integrity configuration by providing guidance and oversight for translating medical policies into rules that may promulgate from either external purchased criteria or in-house Medical Policy Manuals. Develops processes to meet responsibilities of configuration-based policies to ensure compliance is met and proper edits are in place with configuration departments.

How you belong matters here.

We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Full Time - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Remote work from home: this job is intended to be conducting in the state of New Mexico.
• Work hours: Days
• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.

 

Ideal Candidate:

Associates degree or higher in a related Health Information field.  5 years of experience in coding, researching medical coverage, and policy development. Experience with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II coding rules and regulations, Medicare, AMA, and industry standards

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a related Health Information field, OR
• Health Information Professional with at least 5 years of experience in medical coding, auditing, payer billing, and coding regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in coding, researching medical coverage, and policy development.
• Extensive knowledge of CMS Coverage guidelines, including Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Fee Schedules, and coding edits such as National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
• Experience with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II coding rules and regulations, Medicare, AMA, and industry standards.
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• Required Credentials:
• RHIT or RHIA or CPMA
• CPC, CCS and/or other AHIMA or AAPC coding specialty credential
• CPB or Claims and Billing Experience equivalent of Biller III or higher
• Experience with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II coding rules and regulations, Medicare, AMA, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between Medical Policy Committee (MPC), Medical Policy Manuals, Payment Integrity and configuration management systems.
• Develops and maintains configuration-based Medical Policies similar to Medical Policy Manuals based on MPC guidance and 3rd Party configuration policies, which may include a policy review similar to or in alignment with MPC policy decision.
• Develops and maintains process for research and policy configuration based on MPC or 3rd party guidance as well as Payment Integrity Committee (PIC) decision.
• Provides education and guidance, when needed, for multi-departmental coding configuration pertaining to CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM when necessary to meet medical policy or payment integrity goals and needs.
• Verifies and Maintains policies to ensure Medicare, NCD and LCD, Medicaid, NMAC and LOD, Change Requests (CR) and Transmittals (TN) for CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM are met and kept in compliance annually
• Provides oversight and assistance for coding configuration related to Payment Integrity for Medical Policy, external vendors, Medicare and Medicaid
• Liaison for internal departments Provider Relations and Payment Integrity configuration management systems pertaining to claims billing denials, to ensure edits meet mandates and appropriate coding guidelines including research and verification of PHP policies.
• Maintains and develops guidance documents outlining reoccu