Under the direction of the Manager of Patient Financial Services and working together with the audit appeals specialist, the Coding Billing Edit Resolution specialist provides hospital billing support services through efficient review and timely resolution of assigned Medicare and third-party payer accounts that are subject to pre-bill claim edits, hospital bill hold edits and claim denials. These edits include, but are not limited to, CCI, MUE, medical necessity edits and a myriad of payor payment policies. This position requires a thorough knowledge of coding rules and regulations, medical record documentation, payor payment policies, NCDs, LCDs, CMS Coverage Articles and billing regulations. This position also requires a coding credential.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High school graduate
Additional post-secondary education preferred
Coding Credential of a CPC or CCS is required. Consideration will be given to candidates with an RHIT or RHIA credential that have at least five years coding experience
EXPERIENCE
Three years' experience with hospital outpatient or professional coding
Healthcare billing experience is preferred
Experience with interpreting and applying payor payment policies is preferred
Epic experience is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Must have calm and pleasant demeanor when working with provider offices
Must be detail oriented and be able to manage multiple priorities concurrently
Computer proficiency with strong keyboarding skills
Visual acuity to read medical record documentation and payor websites
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Solid time management skills
Understands and maintains confidential nature of information handled and discussed
Ability to apply judgment independently and prioritize tasks without daily coaching or direction
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in office setting and remotely with a laptop computer
Sits for prolonged periods of time, in front of a computer screen
ENVIRONMENT
Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
May have frequent interruptions when providing onsite education at busy clinic locations
Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
Numbers & Facts
Location
Buffalo, NY
Industry
Healthcare Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1998
Website
http://www.chsbuffalo.org
About Company
Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.