Job Description Summary

To serve as a resource for charging, coding, and revenue enhancement, assisting with department priorities, including the mentoring and training of new staff and auditing for accuracy and productivity.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002053 UMA CORP RC PPA CRC CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUSC Physicians (MUSCP)

Hours per week: 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday ; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay Basis/FLSA: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Job Duties (list job tasks)

• Codes medical records to meet established standards, assisting other specialties as needed. Maintain appropriate accuracy and productivity, according to department guidelines. Queries providers as needed for clarification of incomplete documentation as needed for coding.
• While maintaining compliance initiatives, able to research and correct claims manager edits and request log items daily - by applying coding and carrier specific guidelines. Works in collaboration with leadership to provide input on front and back end errors trends that impact Revenue Cycle Enhancement.
• Functions as a resource for new hires, other employees, departments, and leadership. Assist with bi-weekly timekeeping system.
• Facilitate professional growth and development through continuing education and training opportunities. Maintain proficiency in coding, abstraction, and reimbursement, including ICD-10, CPTs, LCDs/ NCDs, federal & state regulations, etc.
• In conjunction with CRC leadership, performs department audits, reports findings, and assists with follow-up and re-education.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 lbs (+/-) unassisted. Lift from 36” to overhead 15 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Education and Work Experience:

CPC with 4 years directly related coding experience required. Extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, medical terminology, federal and state regulatory guidelines and third party payer requirements required.

Required Licensures, Registrations, Certifications: CPC or equivalent coding certification.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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