We are actively searching for an experienced medical coder to take on a Senior Coding Specialist role in Tulsa, OK. Top candidates will have at least 2 years of active medical coding experience. If you are a good fit for this position, please APPLY TODAY! We are looking to fill this position quickly.

Senior Coding Specialist Essential Duties:

• Responsible for abstraction and accurate coding of procedures from various forms and medical records to ensure optimal reimbursement and compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures.
• Abstracts and codes by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedures and diagnosis from medical records.
• Verifies medical record documentation requirements.
• Responsible for verifying that CPT, Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) & ICD coding used is correct.
• Responsible for verifying that payment is correct for CPT, HCPCS & ICD coding.
• Reviews charging procedures to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, and Medicare and Medicaid Policies.
•  Verifies correct interpretation was used in the calculation of write-offs.
• Advises and educates faculty in regard to charge documentation, diagnosis, procedure coding, and charge policies.
• Performs charge corrections.
• Reviews patient admitting records and extracts relevant information.
• Reviews source documents to determine if there is sufficient data to process.
• Completes processing of all inpatient and outpatient documents. Assists with resolving department problems with patient billing.
• May lead and train other Coders.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Senior Coding Specialist Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listens. Use of computer, calculator, and telephone.
• Environmental: Standard office environment. Exposure to difficult customers and third party carriers over billing and coding issues.

Experience:

• Required: 24 months experience with general coding

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P) or
• National Healthcare Association Certification. (NHA).

Senior Coding Specialist Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of CPT and ICD coding processes and determine which documentation is required to enter into the coding system
• Knowledge of the different insurance carriers and their processes
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Ability to recognize a problem and solve in a timely manner

Hours:

• Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation:

• $20+ per hour to start, depending on experience
• Exceptional benefits in addition to pay rate

Please contact a recruiter for additional information on this position and others.