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National Mission Statement

Establish and maintain professional, ethical, and educational standards for professional coders.
Provide a national certification and credentialing process.
Support the national and local membership by providing educational products and opportunities to network.
Increase and promote national recognition and awareness of procedural and diagnostic coding.

NEWS & JOB OPENINGS

HOSPITAL BILLER

Date: 05-10-2012

Medical Recovery Services, a hospital revenue cycle firm dedicated to the financial viability of small- to medium- sized Critical Access and Community hospitals, is seeking a Medical Biller. Qualified candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task and must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities of this full-time position include: Responsibilities 1. Perform data entry and use billing software to create hospital bills 2. File hospital claims (UB04/1450) with primary and/or secondary third-party payers � Medicare/ Medicaid/Commercial � in a timely manner according to contractual requirements and hospital policy 3. Identification/correction of system edits preventing successful electronic filing 4. Communicate and work cooperatively with third-party payers to identify and resubmit claims denied per remit or explanation of benefits (EOB) statement through to completion 5. Correct any errors and resubmit all unprocessed or returned claims 6. Work A/R reports (or as may be available via other reporting) to follow up on unpaid claims 7. Submit paper claims as may be required 8. Submit any required documentation as may be requested or required by third-party payer 9. Send out appeals on claims requiring appeal 10. Other duties as assigned Qualifications 1. Hospital billing experience � Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial 2. Familiar with claims processing and medical code sets 3. Familiar with A/R follow-up process 4. Proficiency in MS Office and MEDITECH preferred 5. Knowledge of standard industry health plan structures Please email resume to: dtapella@mrsa1.net Medical Recovery Services 805A Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015

Auditor / Compliance

Date: 04-11-2012

The University of Kansas Physicians, the largest multi-specialty medical practice in the KC area, is seeking a full time Compliance Auditor. This position includes compliance investigations, auditing medical/billing records, use of a computerized audit tool, interaction with healthcare professionals, and education of providers and staff.

Please apply online: www.kuphysicians.com Resumes may be faxed directly to 913-588-2575, however, you must apply online to be considered for the position. Should you have trouble applying online, please contact Human Resources at 913-588-2613. The University of Kansas Physicians Human Resources Supporting our employees to be SIMPLY THE BEST!

Requirements:

� Bachelor�s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

� Coding Certification RHIA, RHIT, CPC, or CCS required

� Experience with physician coding and billing systems required

� Strong working knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding

� Excellent written and oral communication skills

AA/EOE

A/R SPECIALIST

Date: 03-23-2012

We currently have an opening in our KC office (6400 Prospect Ave) for a full-time A/R specialist. We are seeking a candidate with at least 5 years of A/R experience, Medicare/Medicaid online experience, EHR knowledge helpful, coding and/or billing background required as well. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great benefit package includes 401k and profit sharing. This is temp-perm. Salary range $15-$18/hour. Please contact Mary Cotton @ (816) 276-1735 / mcotton@mncpc.com or Tawnya Jacoby @ (816) 276-1736 / tjacoby@mncpc.com

Part Time, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Front office position

Date: 03-14-2012

Part Time, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Front office position. Minimal Coding. Would like to have SOME office experience, but not necessarily coding experience. Must be dependable, self starting and flexible in duties. Mostly scheduling, filing and some precertification. Location is NKC. Great working conditions. Fax resume to CHERI at 816-843-5342. Email resume to Cfrank@kcneurosurgery.com.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER - UPA

Date: 03-12-2012

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER

Great opportunity for a certified coder. Become a member of a multi-specialty coding team. The individual will be responsible for abstracting and coding physician inpatient/outpatient diagnosis and procedural codes according to insurance company guidelines including Medicare and Medicaid. We offer a supportive environment for obtaining CEU requirements. Excellent Benefits, salary commensurate with experience and central location.

REQUIREMENTS:

� CPC or RHIT certification

� Physician coding experienced preferred

� Detailed knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding and payer documentation guidelines.

� Familiarity with current medical terminology

� Capability to meet deadlines

� Capacity to apply policies, procedures and prior instructions to new situations.

� Ability to work with minimal supervision and limited verification.

To apply email resume to employment@upamed.org or fax to 816-421-7379

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CPC Billing Specialist II (Independence, MO)

Date: 03-05-2012

CPC Billing Specialist II (Independence, MO)

Summary of the Job: The basic function of the CPC Billing Specialist II position is to assemble all necessary documents, assign the proper codes to all patient charges and enter the charge data in the billing system.

Essential Functions: Reading, coding and entering charges for office, hospital and ambulatory surgery center. Review patient demographics. Perform periodic audits to ensure all coding guidelines and regulations are being followed. Perform required training to providers and co-workers when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: CPC Coder required. Prefer 2 year minimum coding experience, knowledge of health insurance benefits, Medical PM and EMR software, 10 key by touch, Microsoft Excel and Word and multi task.

Sherry Thomas
Business Office Manager
Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.
17501 E 40 Highway
Suite 213A
Independence, Mo 64055
Fax 816-478-7222
sherry.thomas@cig-pc.com

Coding and Compliance Strategist

Date: 02-27-2012

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: February 16, 2012

POSITION: Coding and Compliance Strategist Grade P6 (Job#12-12) Practice Advancement Division Supervisor: Kent Moore

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 37.50 hours per week Additional time as needed

TRAVEL: Approximately 10 days annually

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides subject matter expertise in the areas of procedure and diagnosis coding and compliance with federal regulations related to coding and billing for family medicine in all settings. This position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating resources for and providing technical assistance to members in these areas. It will also inform policy development and analysis and represent the AAFP externally.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education beyond a Bachelor�s degree in an academic field directly related to this position, plus at least six years of related experience. Specialized knowledge include: CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/10; federal regulations related to coding and billing. Strong written communication skills and analytical expertise; and the ability to make informational and educational presentations required.

APPLICATION:
Academy employees who wish to express interest in this position are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Irene Wrzesien within five working days of the date of this announcement. Others interested in this position may mail, or e-mail careers@aafp.org a cover letter and resume including salary requirements to Irene Wrzesien/#12, Human Resources, AAFP, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS 66211. For more information regarding AAFP�s culture, benefits and employee rights, please see http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/aboutus.html?navid=about+us. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AAP We thank all respondents for their interest in AAFP. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CODING EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Date: 01-06-2012

Coding Education Specialist This position will be responsible for providing coding education to the organization�s providers and coding staff. Position develops educational programs to ensure providers and coding staff develop and sustain proficient understanding of all coding regulations, annual coding updates, applicable clinical knowledge, and national, fiscal intermediary, and organization-specific coding and reimbursement guidelines. REQUIREMENTS: � Coding certification required e.g., CPC, RHIT or CCS-P � Minimum 3 years of work experience in medical record review, analysis, abstraction or coding � Experience working with physician coding and billing � Working knowledge of MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint preferable � Ability to read and understand medial record documentation � Ability to interpret and explain applicable guidelines and ascertain compliance of medical record documentation with these guidelines � Excellent written and verbal communication skills � Ability to apply policies, procedures and prior instructions to new situations � Ability to travel to other local work sites � Ability to work in a team environment � Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism from supervisor To apply email resume to employment@upamed.org or fax to 816-421-7379 An Equal Opportunity Employer