University of Louisville Physicians is made up of more than 600 highly trained and dedicated doctors who work together to care for patients from prenatal days to the senior years. We are professors, teaching a new generation of doctors. We are a team whose leading-edge knowledge helps patients throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana and in hospitals all across the region.  As our organization continues to grow, we are adding a Coding / Billing Analyst to our clinical operations.

Position Title:

Coding / Billing Analyst

       Department:

Neurology

Report to:

Clinic Manager

      Supervises:

TBD

SUMMARY

At the direction of the Clinic Manager, the Coding/Billing Analyst oversees and coordinates the coding and billing processes for an assigned group.  This position will monitor and analyze daily coding volumes, productivity and turnaround times for accuracy and compliance.  Provides coding and administrative support to coding team and other business partners.  Using knowledge of all governmental billing and coding rules and regulations, the Analyst will train, education, coach and inform coding staff, physicians and business partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Research, analyze, abstract and code diagnoses and/or interventional procedures from patient reports, medical charts, fee tickets or other clinic records.

·       Analyzing coding/billing reports data.

·       Compile and maintain logs and reports.

·       Maintain charge interfaces.

·       Works with physicians and team members to lead initial and concurrent coding.

·       Assures turnaround time goals are met providing a seamless workflow at the clinic level.

·       Monitors and coordinates final coding turnaround times to assure timely claims processing.

·       Coordinates coder work assignments to assure coding coverage.

·       Assists with coding backlogs and PTO coverage on an as needed basis.

·       Provides second reviews and responses to queries from the coders on complex records.

·       Run daily, monthly, and periodic reports on account volumes, productivity, turnaround times, and quality measures for operations leadership.

·       Monitors incoming files volume and assist with file organization and maintenance on an as needed basis.

·       Assists with audits and record delivery tracking on a regular basis.

·       Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

·       High school graduate, college degree preferred.

·       Current AACP CPC or other comparable certification required.

·       Understands and applies advanced medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge.

·       3 years experience as medical coder preferred.

·       1 year supervisor / leadership experience preferred.

·       Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.  Effective interpersonal skills to maintain a good working relationship with physicians, organization contacts and coding staff to achieve optimal service delivery.

·       Proficient use of computer and medical billing systems.  Technical knowledge of coding operating systems.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare guidelines and regulations.

·       Proficient use/knowledge of Centricity preferred.

·       Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet job demands.

·       Ability to analyze data and present information to management in an organized manner on a routine basis.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.

·       Fluency in written, verbal and comprehension of the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·       This position requires constant and regular use of hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

·       Must be able to sit for long periods of time. 

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus.

·       Regular bending, stooping, lifting up to 25 lbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES

·       Initiative, communicator, problem solver 

·       Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise

·       Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information

·       Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized

·       Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization

·       Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options

·       Work Ethics – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency

·       Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility

·       Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome. 

·       Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner

·       Self Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance

·       Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations

·       Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism

·       Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging

TO APPLY

To apply and view the complete job descriptions, clink this link:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1238511

Please attach your resume and cover letter as a MS Word document.  Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.

University of Louisville Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.