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Tittle: Coding Support Specialist Duration: 6+ Months Location: Detroit, MI 48202 (Remote) Duties: GENERAL SUMMARY: • The Coding Support Specialist will assist our various professional coding teams and be responsible for the duties outlined below. Skills: PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists in the daily activities of Revenue Cycle Departments • Facilitate various initiatives. • May provide clerical assistance as necessary such as filing and research • May document productivity for tracking purposes. • May compile statistics and create reports • Performs data entry into HFHS’ various computer programs for charge capture. • Performs encounter reconciliation. • Reviews charge forms for quality and completeness using rule based departmental guidelines. • Assigns correct diagnostic and procedure codes for routine/repetitive services. • May identify billable services by reviewing medical record documentation. • Supports and assists in the follow up and identification of billing issues for outstanding claims. • Works practice management system work queue(s) to review/correct claims that are suspended by the billing system. • Assists in identifying accurate registration information for patient accounts. Adds, updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate. • Assists in identifying accurate insurance for patient accounts. Add updates or modifies insurance information with redirection of charges when appropriate. • Claim review in an effort to resolve patient insurance carrier inquiries and/ or disputes. • Ability to comprehend medical terms. • Ability to visually proofread typed work for errors. • Travel may be required depending on business needs. • Varied schedule required, potentially involving weekend and evening coverage. • Performs other related duties as required. Education: • High School diploma or GED required • Preferably 2 – 3 years of experience working in an office setting. • Preferably 6 – 12 months experience previous healthcare or data entry experience. •