Coding Support Specialist
Job Description
Tittle : Coding Support Specialist
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Detroit, MI 48202 (Remote)
Pay range: $18/hr on W2
Duties:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Coding Support Specialist will assist our various professional coding teams and be responsible for the duties outlined below.
Skills:
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the daily activities of Revenue Cycle Departments
Facilitate various initiatives.
May provide clerical assistance as necessary such as filing and research
May document productivity for tracking purposes.
May compile statistics and create reports
Performs data entry into HFHS’ various computer programs for charge capture.
Performs encounter reconciliation.
Reviews charge forms for quality and completeness using rule based departmental guidelines.
Assigns correct diagnostic and procedure codes for routine/repetitive services.
May identify billable services by reviewing medical record documentation.
Supports and assists in the follow up and identification of billing issues for outstanding claims.
Works practice management system work queue(s) to review/correct claims that are suspended by the billing system.
Assists in identifying accurate registration information for patient accounts. Adds, updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate.
Assists in identifying accurate insurance for patient accounts. Add updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate.
Claim review in an effort to resolve patient insurance carrier inquiries and/ or disputes.
Ability to comprehend medical terms.
Ability to visually proofread typed work for errors.
Travel may be required depending on business needs.
Varied schedule required, potentially involving weekend and evening coverage.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education:
High School diploma or GED required
Preferably 2 – 3 years of experience working in an office setting.
Preferably 6 – 12 months experience previous healthcare or data entry experience.
