Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

We are seeking a Coding Specialist II who will be responsible for understanding all aspects of coding, quality assurance and compliance with Federal payer documentation guidelines. Works closely with departmental management and coordinates with Clinical Practice Association, Office of Billing Quality Assurance to include review of documentation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Procedural Knowledge

•  Responsible for all aspects of coding, quality assurance and compliance with Federal payer documentation guidelines.
•  Works closely with Office of Compliance for Professional Fee Services to include review of documentation.
• Serves as departmental expert on coding questions.
• Exercises independent judgment and decision making on a regular basis with respect to code selection.
• Holds bills and seeks corrective action for services not meeting documentation requirements in accordance with Department policies.
• Researches and answers billing and documentation questions or problems submitted by faculty, department, billing staff, and others to ensure compliance with specific payer regulations and CPA policies and procedures.
• Supports department compliance efforts through participation in department training and education programs relative to specific product lines in accordance with established policies.
• Conducts feedback/training sessions for physicians to present the results of medical record documentation as warranted.
• Gathers and verifies all information required to produce a clean claim including special billing procedures that may be defined by a payer or contract.
• Maintains a system of billing accuracy through encounter verification i.e., clinic schedules, encounter forms, I/P consults, medical records.
• Review and resolve Epic Charge Review edits daily.
• Pro Fee Tracking Database- May fill out missing information form and forward to the appropriate contact person.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years of coding experience with demonstrated analytical skills.

• Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology courses or demonstrated appropriate knowledge.
• CPC Certification (or department-approved certification).
• Experience with Medicare regulations.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Epic experience and understanding of third-party payer issues.

Classified Title: Coding Specialist II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Coding Specialist II (Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine)   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OF  
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($55,058 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote  
Department name: SOM Ane Production Unit Billing   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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