| Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Technician II, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Technician I, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Compliance Specialist IV, Medical Chart Compliance Auditor, Compliance Specialist II, Compliance Specialist I |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist |
| Audits medical records to verify coding of ICD or CPT codes following industry-standard coding guidelines. Documents audit findings with details on appropriate coding guideline references and error rates. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements and offers guidance and interpretation. Reviews insurance payment and billing denial data to identify and recommend coding practice changes. May present coding training or updates to staff members. Requires a medical coding certification. May require a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. May require Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Requires CPC (Certified Professional Coder). Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Medical Record Coding Auditor, Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist, Medical Record Documentation and Coding Review Specialist |
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| Similar Jobs: Medical Records Coding Manager, Medical Records Coding Technician II, Medical Records Coding Technician III, Medical Records Coding Technician I, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, Compliance Specialist IV, Medical Chart Compliance Auditor, Compliance Specialist II, Compliance Specialist I |
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| Level of Education: Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
