Pro Fee Coding Spec - Professional Svc Coding

US-OH-Miamisburg

Job ID: 2022-39364
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Records/HIMS
1 Prestige Place

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

This position under the direction of the Manager of Professional Services Coding is responsible for coding compliance and EPIC WQ Reconciliation.

KPN Pro Fee Coding Specialist

Serves as the subject matter expert ensuring coding compliance, knowledge of CMS billing rules and regulations and serves as a professional fee coding resource to network service lines.

• Demonstrates knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits
• Accurately assess documentation in EPIC EMR to assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10
• Reviews and researches pending and denied claims pertaining to professional fee coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements [CMS LDC/NCD and/or payer policy]
• Demonstrate initiative for maintaining current knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits
• Corresponds with providers on pending claims to facilitate resolution
• Responsible for participating in departmental goals, KHN mission and implemented KHN/KPN policies
• Communicate appropriately with providers, leaders, and staff
• Researches and resolves concerns timely

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or eligible specialty certification

Prior experience in professional fee coding/billing

Knowledge and Skill:

CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, ICD-10, and CMS NCCI Edits

Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology

Computer and EPIC Applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Abilities:

1. Charge Review WQ [Edits]

• Reviews, researches and responds to Charge Review WQ edits pertaining to coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Corresponds and communicates appropriately with providers on coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits

Claim Edit WQ [Edits]

• Reviews, researches and responds to Claim Edit WQ edits pertaining to coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Corresponds and communicates appropriately with providers on coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits

Follow Up WQ [Denials]

• Reviews, researches and responds to Follow Up WQ edits pertaining to coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Corresponds and communicates appropriately with providers on coding, CMS NCCI edits, and/or medical necessity requirements to facilitate resolution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits

Departmental Responsibilities

• Responsible for participating in departmental goals, KHN mission and implemented KHN/KPN policies
• Demonstrate initiative for maintaining current knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and CMS NCCI edits
• Follow procedures pertaining to position
• Researches and resolves concerns timely