Medical Coding Technician-Remote

OVERVIEW: Reviews and analyzes medical coding documentation to identify and correct discrepancies, resolve pre-bill claim edits, and address complex billing issues and claim denials in accordance with AMA, CMS, and payer guidelines. Collaborates with departmental staff and other partners to provide coding education, research policy updates, and respond to coding review requests while maintaining extensive knowledge of Epic billing systems and professional, outpatient, and inpatient coding practices. Supports all coding functions at or above the Medical Coding 1 level while working collaboratively to achieve departmental productivity goals. SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours per week ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews, analyzes, and interprets documentation and identifies discrepancies between the code selection and the documentation; corrects them, and presents findings and education to the appropriate partner. Resolves pre-bill claim edits from all areas and as identified by claims scrubbing software. Maintains a close working relationship with departmental staff, frequently querying them and providing education when coding discrepancies arise. Researches and provides education to all partners regarding CMS policies related to outpatient coding, inpatient coding, and professional fee coding, and presents findings to them. Solves complex billing and claim denial issues related to coding by researching policies and guidelines. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of official