Position Summary
The Certified Professional Coder Consultant will review medical records, verify coding accuracy, and provide a summary of findings. Assist with presentation of educational information to Clients and Staff, through teamwork and communication, to ensure that education is inclusive of information needed to maintain or improve quality of coding and billing. Will work as a coding contact and resource for Billing Staff. The Coding Consultant will possess excellent communication and customer service skills while striving to maintain an efficient and productive office.
Key Objectives
- Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes using industry-standard coding guidelines for various specialties
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements
- Responsible for sharing and presenting CPT, ICD-10 changes that take place
- Assist staff with coding questions
- Some medical billing duties
- Perform coding audits at client offices Chart Audits Billing reviews Workflow analysis On-Site Billing
- Educates client providers and staff on documentation & coding guidelines and changes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provides measurable, actionable solutions to client providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding best practices
- Responsible for lead generation for consulting services
- Internal audits to present to compliance team
- Ability to travel within state to client locations
- Testify on any audit that go to litigation
- Ensure clients are assisted in a courteous and expedient manner
- Meet and exceed goals set forth through the annual performance evaluation process
- Growing use and knowledge of applicable company technology, paperless systems, tools and processes
Qualifications
Associates Degree, Business Administration or equivalent; or the combination of education and work experience that enables the performance of all aspects of the position is requiredAAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Ability to code conditions and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPTKnowledge of medical terminology and anatomyKnowledge of HMO / PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer requirements and systemsUse of computer systems, software, 10 key calculatorEffective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issuesCustomer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgroundsAble to work in a team environment.Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, collections.Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.Strong communication and presentation skillsProven relationship building skills with clinical and non-clinical personnelPreferred Qualifications
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certificationActively pursue learning and development opportunitiesParticipate actively in all on-the-job and formal learning and development opportunities to understand role and responsibilitiesAbility to accept and adjust to changing priorities and circumstancesLeadership
Reports to direct supervisorTake charge and be action-oriented and persist until the task or job is completedLearn and understand how position is critical to the success of the organization and be willing to accept responsibility and be accountable for own actionsTechnology
Experience with Microsoft OfficeMedical Billing workflow softwareUnderstand and stay current on new technologyBenefits & Perks! At Yeo & Yeo, we offer a great career with industry-leading benefits, and that’s why we’re repeatedly ranked among Michigan’s Best Places to Work. Some of our benefits include competitive salaries; generous PDO / paid holidays, excellent medical, dental and vision plans; bonuses; referral programs; life insurance; 401(k) plan; community service opportunities; dress for your day attire; continuous feedback and so much more. We focus on developing our careers and prioritize fostering each person’s unique talents and strengths. We succeed as a team when our individuals succeed. We celebrate our successes and take time to cultivate our friendships. From team retreats and office (and Zoom) parties to our Yeo & Yeo sports teams – we love what we do and having fun too!