About this opportunity
Southwest Network lists this Medical Billing & Coding Specialist opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Essential Functions:
Audits charts and reviews clinical records ensuring all diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers strictly adhere
Identifies trends in improper coding or other communication shortcomings that may lead to claim denials or audits
Complies with all medical coding guidelines and monitors evolving regulatory and industry changes
Provides targeted education, direct coaching, and facilitates training programs tailored to each medical specialty upon translating audit findings
Follows up and clarifies any information that is not clear with the rendering provider
Collaborates with IT and EHR teams to improve charge automation and optimize workflows
Conducts ad-hoc audits to ensure fidelity to coding guidelines
Relevant expert for Southwest Network on accurate and efficient coding practices
Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies
Nonessential Functions:
Follows policies and procedures and adheres to the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Program
Ensures confidentiality of verbal and written information in accordance with HIPAA standards and Southwest Network policy, and adheres to the legal, ethical and professional guidelines adopted by Southwest Network
Other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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