Truist Financial - Charlotte, NC

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Charlotte, NC
5,001-10,000 employees
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Medical Coding Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Code Edit Disputes team, which is responsible for reviewing and educating providers regarding disputes on adjudicated claims that involve code editing related denials or financial recoveries. This position requires advanced administrative, operational, and customer support skills, necessitating independent initiative and sound judgment. The coordinator will extract clinical information from various medical records and assign appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes, such as ICD-10-CM and CPT, to patient records. This role also involves analyzing, entering, and manipulating databases, as well as responding to internal requests for medical information. The decisions made in this position typically focus on methods, tactics, and processes for completing administrative tasks and projects, requiring the regular exercise of discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and adapting procedures based on previous experience and organizational knowledge. As a remote position, the Medical Coding Coordinator will work from home, with shifts scheduled for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday. The work schedule must begin between 6 AM and 9 AM EST to accommodate the Eastern time zone. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about contributing to an organization that prioritizes continuous improvement in consumer experiences and values associate engagement and well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Extract clinical information from various medical records and assign appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes to patient records.
  • Analyze, enter, and manipulate databases related to medical coding.
  • Respond to internal requests for medical information and clarify any discrepancies.
  • Exercise discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and adapting procedures based on experience and organizational knowledge.
  • Review and educate providers on disputes related to adjudicated claims involving code editing denials.

Requirements

  • AAPC (CPC) or AHIMA (CCS) coding certification (no apprentice).
  • Minimum of 2 years of outpatient medical coding experience.
  • Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid.
  • Prior healthcare experience is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong critical thinking and root cause analysis skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid policy manuals and fee schedules.
  • Experience working in a provider office setting.
  • Knowledge of CAS, MTV, and CRM systems.

Benefits

  • Benefits starting day 1 of employment.
  • Competitive 401k match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off accrual.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Parent Leave.
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