Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Billing Records, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Editing, Healthcare, Matrix Management, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Care Denials, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary
Provides support for provider denial coding dispute activities. Investigates and resolves disputes related to provider appeals, and ensures that claims adhere to correct billing standards and regulations.
Essential Job Duties
- Reviews coding-related provider claims denials by systematically examining medical records, denial reasons, submitted claims, and claim history, in accordance with applicable state, federal, and Molina guidelines, rules, and protocols, to determine whether the documentation substantiates the services rendered.
- Conducts independent audits of non-medical records to verify billing accuracy; makes decisions within designated authority to either overturn or uphold denials in a timely manner.
- Generates and communicates determination to the provider using appropriate letter language and provides necessary guideline links.
- Identifies, documents, and communicates any identified coding errors or inconsistencies; collaborates with appropriate internal departments to capture and track issues, and ensure precise code editing and compliance.
- Completes data points within internal applications to comply with departmental auditing requirements.
- Actively participates in the enhancement of departmental processes to maintain alignment with current coding regulations and guidelines, while also refining internal procedures.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in medical coding or billing, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to independently read and comprehend the details of medical records.
- Comfortable working in a production-centric environment with high quality standards.
- Ability to work cross-collaboratively in a highly matrixed organization.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office suite and applicable software program(s) proficiency.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.