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Job Summary
Summary:-Responsible for ensuring proper coding compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
Assign appropriate diagnosis codes (ICD-10) and procedure codes (CPT/HCPCS) to patient encounters based on medical documentation, physician notes, and other relevant information.
-Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, including those outlined by the American Medical Association (AMA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory bodies.
-Analyze medical records, including physician notes, laboratory results, radiology reports, and operative reports, to extract pertinent information for coding purposes.
-Maintain a high level of accuracy and quality in coding assignments to ensure proper reimbursement and minimize claim denials.
-Utilize coding software, encoders, and electronic health record systems to facilitate the coding process.
-Support coding compliance efforts by participating in coding audits, internal or external coding reviews, and documentation improvement initiatives.
-Maintain accurate records of coding activities, including tracking productivity, coding accuracy rates, and any coding-related issues or challenges.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Professional Coder Required. - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) preferred
Experience
Medical Coding Experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in hospital billing.
- Familiar with coding guidelines and regulations, including those set by the AMA, CMS, and other relevant organizations.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to accurately interpret medical documentation and assign appropriate codes.
- Excellent understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes to support accurate coding.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with healthcare providers and billing staff.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
This is a fully remote role.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/HourlyGrade
4At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Professional Coder credential
- 3-5 years of medical coding experience
- Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Knowledge of AMA, CMS, and related coding guidelines and regulations
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding
- American Academy of Professional Coders certification
What We Do
Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
