Coding Specialist - Hybrid (Portland, ME)

Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
 

Position Summary
 The Coding Specialist I is responsible for training and coaching providers on documentation, coding and reimbursement requirements. Performing annual QA’s to provider compliance. Researching all new services offered by the DSO and to ensure reimbursement. Responsible for assisting Billing Specialists with denials based on codes and modifiers. Stay up to date on any changes to CPT codes and documentation requirements to ensure compliance by all providers. Reviewing hold buckets daily for charges requiring corrected coding. Travel between the CBO and all clinical sites is expected.
Job Description

Key Outcomes:

• Conducts educational sessions with providers and clinical staff as needed
• Conducts review of all charges to ensure provider coding is compliant with national coding and payer specific guidelines.
• Performs chart audits to ensure services are coded correctly following the Federal, State and payer specific coding requirements and meet the Corporate Code of Ethics. 
• Provides coding instructions and input on all coding changes following Federal, State and payer reimbursement requirements
• Reviews all hospital and invoice services to ensure they are coded correctly, as well as data entry and reconciliation of daily batches.
• Ensures the Company Code of Ethics and Compliance plans are followed
• Reviews monthly audit reporting to create any claims that have been missed during our standard process
• Supports Claims Creation and Billing Specialists in reviewing all yearly CMS CPT changes to educate the sites and adjust the claims process as needed

Education/Experience:

• Certification as a coding specialist (CPC) required
• Associate Degree or combination of relevant education and experience
• 2+ years professional coding experience
• Chart auditing and educating preferred

• Previous billing experience preferred

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Demonstrates an understanding of and alignment with Martin’s Point Values.
• Excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of chart auditing following correct coding guidelines
• Knowledge of patient Billing policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal direct supervision and effectively implement oral and written instructions.
• Maintains an active role in professional development and continuing education

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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