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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Coding Specialist<BR> <BR>Department Anesthesiology<BR> <BR>Location OHS 5B14<BR> <BR>Work Unit Description <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range <BR> <BR> TEMPORARY 2-3 MONTH FULLTIME POSIITON: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am ? 4:30 pm (hours may vary); Salary Range: $19.26-26.07/hour; Location: Marquam Hill.<BR> <BR>Functions/Duties of Position <BR> <BR> TEMPORARY POSITION: The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Department for billing of physician?s fees (Medicare Part B). Primary responsibilities include reviewing documentation to make sure the documentation supports the levels or types of service billed and/or assign level of service based on documentation; ensuring documentation is in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations and documentation guidelines, CPT documentation guidelines, and PATH rules; meeting performance standards set for accurate and timely submission of charges for professional services rendered at OHSU; and providing technical expertise regarding a broad range of third party payer and reimbursement issues. Incumbent may be expected to provide physician education on billing and coding practices and advise physicians of coding changes or changes in regulations. Coding assignment will vary based on assignment and need. Focus on Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Management.<BR> <BR>Job Requirements <BR> <BR> <BR>Requirements include knowledge of CPT, ICD-9-CM, HCPCS, Federal Register, Federal and State insurance billing laws and Mandates; formal Medical Terminology education (either prior to or upon employment); proficiency with word processing and Excel spreadsheets; excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, physicians, nurses, administrative management, etc.; ability to work as a team player in a close proximity environment; a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and Certified Professional Coder required upon hire; and CPC certification.<BR>Preferred qualifications include two years? experience coding professional (Medicare Part B) services of physicians; completion of an Accredited Coding Program; and some college course work or education in classes related to anatomy/physiology, CPT and ICD-9-CM coding.<BR> <BR>Additional Details <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>How To Apply <BR> <BR> Apply here online.<BR> <BR>Referral Bonus Eligible <BR>Referral Bonus Amount <BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Documents<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Title<BR>Type<BR>Description<BR>Category<BR>Last Updated By<BR>Last Updated<BR>Usage<BR>Update<BR>Delete<BR>No results found.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              </font></td>
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