REIMBURSEMENT ASSISTANT - MISSOURI ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE

Location: Columbia, Missouri - Hybrid remote, some on-site time required

Shift: Clinic open Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 5:30

Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Clinic

Salary Range: $14.80 - $23.32/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• * Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• * Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• * Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• * Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• * Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• * See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in the presentation of training sessions for residents and staff to inform them of changes made to Medicare billing, federal laws and regulations, and other specific standards and guidelines regarding clinical documentation requirements, procedure and diagnosis coding.

Coordinate all aspects of professional and technical billings/collections with appropriate departments within the university system and outside agencies; i.e., Medical Records, Practice Plan, Hospital Admissions, outside hospitals, insurance companies, and state and federal agencies.

Screen medical record for possible claims related liability issues; assist in the audit of medical records in order to document and identify potential problems with the billing and reimbursement process.

Act as liaison between third party payers and assigned departments in order to resolve audit discrepancies.

Screen medical records for all diagnoses and procedures; assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for inpatient, outpatient and professional encounters to assure appropriate reimbursement is billed. Interpret healthcare documentation in order to determine principal diagnosis and procedure.

An associate degree in medical coding, medical office technology or other medical related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Two years of medical related experience with knowledge of medical terminology, one of which in medical coding experience, is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.