Medical Billing Coder

Eliza Jennings, a nationally recognized leader in person-centered care, is searching for a CONTRACTED, MEDICAL BILLING CODER for its Home and Community Based Services, located in Olmsted Township. This position works from home.

The primary role of this position is to assure the accurate and timely processing of billing for Eliza Jennings Services.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Receive assigned medical charts to code.
- Review medical charts both electronically using a computer and on paper.
- Abstract and code diagnosis and documentation information.
- Research and resolve coding projects as assigned.
- Document requested information from the medical record.
- Determine valid encounters including legibility and valid signature requirements.
- Identify valid face to face encounters.
- Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance.
- Meet daily production goal and quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a monthly basis.
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback
- Coordinate coding activities with all related departments.
- Work closely with Controller and Executive Director on coding issues.
- Provide feedback and assist with educational opportunities as requested.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities as necessary in order to remain current with all state and federal coding requirements.
- Participate in and promote SAIDO Learning; demonstrate continuous support, including but not limited to providing input for resident goals, transporting Learners to/from sessions, conducting SAIDO sessions, leading opportunities of engagement, and participating in monthly meetings; encourage residents to develop to their full potential.

Qualifications

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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Must have a CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, or CPC to be considered.
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Ability to identify and code diagnosis codes according to CMS and ICD-9 standards.
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Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements.
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Advanced knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
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Demonstrated knowledge of various long-term care billing processes and sources (Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers).
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Demonstrated attention to detail; high requirement for accuracy.
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Written and oral communication skills.
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In-depth interpersonal skills: demonstrated trust, integrity, compassion and ability to effectively deal with all types of people.
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Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite; accounting software systems.

Please email your summary of qualifications and salary requirements to Kara Serger, VP of Human Resources.

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Eliza Jennings is proud to be a 7 time winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award honoring us as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio!