Medical Coding Specialist

**Minnesota Urology is looking for a dedicated Coding Specialist to join our team!** **Monday- Friday** **No Weekends, Holidays, or Evenings** **Eligible for Hybrid Work Options after minimum of 90 days in office** **PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:** To accurately link ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to daily charges, ensure ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes are updated and reviewed regularly for accuracy, monitor physician and physician extender coding practices, and ensure that all charges are accounted for and entered in a timely manner. **ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES TO EFFECTIVELY PERFORM RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Represent Minnesota Urology in a professional manner related to appearance, communication and the maintenance of patient and company confidentiality. - Ability to work as a team member. - Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, co-workers, management, and providers. - Ability to effectively incorporate the use of technology into day-to-day tasks (Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, NextGen and UroChart). - Alpha and 10-key proficient - Ability to examine medical documents for accuracy and completeness. - Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instruction. - Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems. - Ability to multi-task and switch gears based on workflows and situations requiring immediate action. - Remain up-to-date and knowledgeable of coding procedures as well as remains current with federal legislative changes that affect outcomes. - Knowledge of basic insurance policies, procedures and reimbursement practices - Supportive of the goals and objectives of Minnesota Urology. - Consistent attendance and punctuality. **EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSURE:** - Completion in one of the following programs required within first year of starting in the position: - CPC through AAPC - CCS though AHIMA - RHIT through AHIMA - RHIA through AHIMA - Two or more years of coding experience preferred. - Previous independent specialty physician practice experience preferred. - Previous EMR experience required. Experience with Athena preferred, not required. **Minnesota Urology P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**