Denials Management Coder (WFH)

Experience these exceptional benefits when you join Med-Metrix!

• 8-Hour Shifts
• Day 1 HMO with 2 of your dependents covered for FREE
• Group Life Insurance
• Medical Cash Allowance
• Rice Allowance
• Clothing Allowance
• Holiday Gift
• Bereavement Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Job Purpose Responsible for reviewing denied claims for coding related errors and determining appropriate action. The Denials Management Coder will be responsible for corrections to individual accounts with include CPT and/or ICD-10 Corrections, applications of correct modifiers, etc. The coder is also responsible for ensuring that government and local guidelines are followed. Payers include but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and commercial health insurance carriers.

• Read and interpret insurance carrier EOBs.
• Review medical reports, verify coding.
• Resolve coding related denial.
• Make any necessary coding corrections.
• Generate replacement claims (electronic and paper)
• Research carrier specific coding policies.
• Review and interpret carrier NCD and LCD policies.
• Communicate any coding denial trends to coding manager.

• CPC/COC certification AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA
• Minimum one (1) year of coding experience related to the specialty needed (Coding Denials)
• Knowledge in Medicare and Medicaid guidelines preferred.
• Working knowledge of managed care, commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid.
• Understanding and adherence to HIPAA and PHI Guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Documentation and data entry skills
• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction

• Work Set-up: Work From Home
• Work Schedule: Predominantly dayshift; must be flexible to accommodate business needs.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear.
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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