JOB TITLE: Medical Coding Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Business Office

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This is a nonexempt position. Responsible for coding and posting all billable services by Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute providers. Accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes by analyzing and abstracting information from dictated reports to achieve timely billing. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Able to set priorities and manage time in a fast paced, high-volume environment, while exercising critical thinking skills. Perform audits as needed. Stay current and updated with coding guidelines and payer regulations. Flexible for overtime and weekend work.

PAY RANGE: $24-38/HR dependent upon experience and education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clean claim submission for all billable services performed by Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) providers
2. Research all information to insure a complete and accurate coding and billing process
3. Investigate coding problems and formulates solutions, following current coding and billing guidelines and regulations, payer specific requirements and AHVI policies and processes
4. Accurate assignments of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS codes and modifier, per current coding and billing guidelines and regulations
5. Research medical necessity denials and prepare/submit appeals with appropriate paperwork and/or records, in timely manner

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing 401K
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• FMLA

Education: Minimum: Some college, preferably with an emphasis on Medical Coding, Medical Terminology and Basic Human Anatomy.

Experience: Required: Two years of experience in medical office with emphasis on medical coding.

Certificate/License: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required from AAPC

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.