Coding Compliance Specialist - REMOTE POSITION - Cooper University Hospital

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At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

 

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Short Description:

Demonstrate proficiency in working claim edits, denials and rejections to support revenue cycle goals with timely and accurate billing. Collaborate with other departments to alert and resolve coding issues, CDM issues and other compliance issues effecting reimbursement.

 

Utilizes International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM and PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.  Addresses NCCI, OCE, LCD and other coding edits as applicable.

Experience Required:

3-5 years experience required.

 

Knowledge of NCCI, OCE and LCDs mandatory.  Must have a minimum of one year’s experience in outpatient coding and/or hospital billing and follow up.   Applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in coding multiple outpatient services including, but not limited to: Observation, Multi-specialty Oncology, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Emergency Department, etc.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma required.

License/Certification Requirements:

One or more of the following:  RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, COC, CPC, CCA, CCC, CIRCC, CCVTC and/or any of the Core Credentials or specialty credential of AAPC or AHIMA.