Medical Coding Specialist - Certified -Retro Auth Team (Dual Post linked to Job ID -55830 Medical Coding Specialist)

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The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of University Physicians

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This position is a dual post linked to Job ID 55830 (Medical Coding Specialist - Retro Auth Team), University Physicians, and the department will be hiring for one position

Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results timely to accurately assign codes for diagnoses (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT), and applicable modifiers for services provided to assure maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
Work with insurance and government payers to obtain appropriate retroactive authorizations based on surgical services provided.
Comply with applicable organization policies; i.e. Quality Assurance, Working Remote, Productivity, etc.
Remote working options available.

Shift Type: 8am - 5 pm, M-F
Office/Administrative Hours: No - Position will not have Office/Admin Hours
Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: Yes

One of the following certifications:

--Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
--Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
--Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
--Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
--Certified Professional Coder (CPC/CPC-A)
--Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/COC-A)
--Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC/CIC-A) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); or
Specialty certification per the department needs such as:
--Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) by the American Medical Accounting and Consulting Inc (AMAC)

Education: High school diploma, medical office technology, or a related background along with CPC or CCS-P required.
Credentials: Certification in one or more of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H),), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CCP). Other coding and/or billing or compliance certifications by reputable certifying agencies (AAPC, AHIMA, and HCCA) are acceptable. Will need a copy of the certification.

Hiring Range: $22.00 - $34.74/hour
Grade: PAT-007
University Title: MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST-CERTIFIED
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

In addition to filling out the online application please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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