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Kennedy Krieger Institute MEDICAL CODING AND DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST in Baltimore, Maryland
Overview
The Medical Coding and Documentation Specialist is responsible for determining the appropriate procedural and diagnostic codes to patient records, as well as performing analysis of the codes utilized by providers and ensuring documentation supports the codes selected. This staff member will also serve as a coding consultant to other Institute staff.
Responsibilities
Communicates documentation and coding standards to employees and respond to questions acrossa wide spectrum of specialties that have diverse criteria for billing and coding.
Visually reviews and/or audits documentation to ensure appropriate codes are assigned inaccordance with the state and governmental coding and auditing rules and regulations.
Assists with ongoing departmental and individual education sessions to improve CPT4 and ICD-10coding accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
Interacts with physicians and other patient care providers regarding billing and documentationpolicies, procedures, and regulations; obtains clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specificdocumentation.
Demonstrate knowledge of payer issues, documentation opportunities, clinical documentationrequirements, and referral policies and procedures.
Inputs and maintains data on procedures required for state or other reporting.
Provides analysis of claim and/or appeal/denial issues, as needed.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Coding certification (AHIMA and/or AAPC) required. Apprentice level certification considered.
Certification in health care compliance is desirable.
EDUCATION:
Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other clinical degree required. .
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other clinical degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
1 year of relevant experience required.
3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Minimum pay range
USD $48,925.76/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $83,900.75/Yr.
Vacancy ID 11177
Pos. Category Professional/Management
Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave
# of Hours 40.00
Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department : Name Compliance
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
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