The University Of Chicago
* Obtain appropriate reimbursement levels for professional services by reviewing and coding physician services including but not limited to procedures, evaluation and management services, diagnoses, and modifiers.* Analyze denial and rejection reports, and appeal wherever appropriate.* Submit charges in a timely manner.* Work in collaboration with the team to provide guidance to faculty and staff on the charge capture and documentation processes.* Work in collaboration with clinical revenue management and others, provide guidance to faculty and staff on the charge capture and documentation processes.* Educate physicians and support staff on coding issues, including issues related to fraud.* Assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services as per designated workflow.* Review and resolve edits resulting from these services in a timely manner.* Query physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent documentation when appropriate.* Ensure coding compliance to all relevant internal and external regulations.* Other duties as assigned.* High-level proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT coding classification systems as demonstrated by certification through a nationally accredited body (e.g., AAPC or AHIMA) required.* Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in coding and billing processes.* Understanding of CMS guidelines, familiarity with third-party payer rules and reimbursement policies.* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe required.* Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.* Manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students and others.* Identify priorities; recognize and resolve or refer problems; work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team; use or learn a range of position-related software applications.* Minimum of 2 years of coding experience required; other relevant experience with exceptional coding knowledge may be considered in lieu of direct coding experience.* Two or more years of experience coding in surgical specialties preferred.* Prior experience with Epic Professional Billing preferred.* Prior experience coding in an academic medical center preferred.* Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.* Ability to utilize encoders and other online tools to research, validate and assign accurate codes.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here
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