Practice Resources, LLC (PRL) is seeking a Coding Specialist with an emphasis in Provider Auditing and Education to perform detailed coding education and auditing, serving as a valued resource to physicians and non-physician providers. He or she may travel to individual facilities to meet with leadership and providers, assisting offices with their coding, compliance and documentation quality.

PRL is a premier medical billing and practice management company centrally located in downtown Syracuse. PRL provides billing, coding, credentialing, information technology, administrative and human resources support services to health care professionals.  PRL offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, 401K/Roth 401K options, paid time off, flex spending, free parking and casual dress every day.  Our office is located just blocks from historic Armory Square allowing quick access to 690, 481 and 81

Responsibilities:

• Conduct coding and documentation audits to assure coding quality.
• Provide general education on coding, documentation guidelines, reimbursement rules and regulations.
• Create and present customized coding education and initial audit reviews for new physicians/healthcare providers.
• Develop written coding tips, training documents and updates for providers and clinical staff for potential areas of improvement in alignment with coding and compliance operations.
• Periodically travel to provider locations to maintain relationships with providers and other clinic staff and provide coding education as needed.
• Research updated coding information.
• Research coding issues that arise.
• Communicate coding changes and updates.

Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of Physician Coding experience using ICD 10, CPT, HCPCS, CCI Edits and Modifiers.
• Working knowledge of Medent, Excel, PowerPoint and Intelicode preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medical Terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathology, and disease process a must.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to client locations within Central New York
• Must be certified by AAPC or AHIMA