Lead Medical Coding Specialist at Natera

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Coding, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Revenue Cycle, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Organization Skills, Team Collaboration, Coding Guidelines, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Decision Making, Project Management, Research Skills

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under indirect supervision, the Lead, Medical Coding Specialist will lead, train, coordinate, and review the work of assigned coders and/or others who need assistance, advice, instruction, training and in-service education in coding and abstracting. Should be proactive and can take ownership of projects and provide guidance to others. This person should be confident working independently, comfortable making technical decisions, and able to answer questions without needing constant direction. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review Medical Records to identify diagnoses/procedures. Monitor coding operations with respect to workflows and regular reporting: evaluate workflows for maximum efficiencies and problem solve work queue issues when accounts/charges are not flowing properly, making recommendations as necessary. Perform research, run various reports and assist with general coding as needed and as requested. Complete and support special coding projects that include but not limited to peer reviews and payer reviews Identify coding and payer policy reimbursement deficiencies - both clinical and code related Partner with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple product projects simultaneously. Complete position responsibilities within the appropriate time frame while adhering to quality standards Performs other duties as assigned Serves as an expert resource for the coders and others with coding questions and inquiries. QUALIFICATIONS: Certified coder designation/ certification by AAPC or AHIMA Bachelor's degree in relevant field is preferred 3+ years professional coding experience with current certification including International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and Coding Procedure Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding. 2+ years' experience in Revenue Cycle Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. Superior organization skills, detail oriented, and ability to be persistent and follow through Problem-solving, ability to adapt, flexibility in approaches to accomplishing tasks, and ability to independently arrive at creative solutions to problems Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, particularly the ability to convey technical information in an accessible and understandable manner Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with individuals from various disciplines KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Understanding of ICD10 CM coding, revenue cycle, and payment structures Adhere to all HIPAA, PHI safety standards while working with both paper and electronic forms of data and within multiple EMR systems Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-payer regulations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and solid attention to detail Able consistently work with multiple projects and priorities and keenly eye for detail Must be able to collaboratively work with and communicate professionally with internal and external departments #LI-AB1 The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Austin, TX $71,000—$90,000 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives. The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program! For more information, visit www.natera.com. Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/ Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes. For more information: - BBB announcement on job scams - FBI Cyber Crime resource page

Responsibilities

The Lead Medical Coding Specialist will lead and train coders, review medical records, and monitor coding operations for efficiency. They will also serve as an expert resource for coding inquiries and complete special coding projects as needed.