Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in medical billing or coding, specifically in Emergency Department services., Certification required: CPC, CPMA, or CCS-P from AHIMA or AAPC., In-depth knowledge of E/M guidelines, NCCI edits, CMS billing rules, and payer-specific policies., Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. .

Key responsibilities:

Conduct audits of ED billing and coding for accuracy and compliance with guidelines.

Review provider documentation to ensure it supports billed services and appropriate E/M levels.

Collaborate with coders, billers, and providers to correct errors and provide necessary education.

Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.

Job description

Conduct audits of ED billing and coding for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and payer-specific guidelines.
Review provider documentation to ensure it supports billed services and appropriate E/M levels.
Identify patterns of undercoding, upcoding, bundling errors, or medical necessity issues.
Collaborate with coders, billers, and providers to correct errors and provide education/training as needed.
Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, trends, and actionable recommendations.
Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes from CMS, commercial payers, and industry best practices specific to emergency medicine.
Work cross-functionally with compliance, revenue integrity, and quality assurance teams to improve billing workflows and reduce audit risks.
Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., RAC, MAC, private payer audits).
Help develop internal policies and audit plans related to ED coding and billing practices.
Review clinical documentation and provide feedback.

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in medical billing or coding, with a focus on Emergency Department services.
Certification required: CPC, CPMA, or CCS-P (AHIMA or AAPC).
In-depth knowledge of E/M guidelines, NCCI edits, CMS billing rules, and payer-specific policies.
Strong familiarity with coding for ED services, including trauma activations, procedures, and critical care.
Experience using EMR and billing systems such as CMD, Change Healthcare, EPD, or GoRev.
Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback to providers and team members.

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