Location: Fort Lee, NJ
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
- Job Type: Officer of Administration - Regular/Temporary: Regular - Hours Per Week: 35 - Standard Work Schedule: Core business hours Monday-Friday, schedules vary - Building: 400 Kelby Street, Fort Lee NJ - Salary Range: $67,300.00- $75,000.00 *The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.* Position Summary The Coding Compliance Coordinator is responsible for the review and resolution of all coding related prebilling edits and/or rejections to ensure prompt and accurate reimbursement. This position initiates medical record review and recommends proper action. This position communicates with department clinical and billing staff regarding missing or unclear documentation. In addition to maintaining standard productivity levels the coding specialist works closely with the Manager on assigned tasks. Responsibilities **Operations** - Review pre-billing coding edits in assigned WQ. Review available documentation to ensure selected codes are accurate. Make changes or recommendations to change coding as appropriate to avoid denials by third party carriers. - Respond to coding denials by coordinating appeals, Letters of Medical Necessity and additional documentation requests. Identify accounts that meet the criteria for adjustment and or write off. Recommend charge corrections - Identify denial trends and provide management with reports to ensure timely resolution of coding concerns. - Partner with manager and director to assist with the development of policies and procedures for best practice for coding denial resolution and future system optimization - Serve as subject matter expert in regard to coding issues and denial trends. Educate employees, faculty an