Specialist, Lab Charging
Primary Location Portland, Oregon
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1298508 Date posted 09/13/2024
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Description:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the appropriate billing and coding of Laboratory Services performed by or for the benefit of KPNW to all payors via the appropriate use of CPT, ICD-9CM, HCPCS codes according to billing compliance rules and regulations and KPNW policies and procedures.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to ensure the appropriate billing and coding of Laboratory Services performed by or for the benefit of KPNW to all payors via the appropriate use of CPT, ICD-9CM, HCPCS codes according to billing compliance rules and regulations and KPNW policies and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Accurately identify and verify all CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9CM coding requirements for all Laboratory Services including Pathology. Maintain up to date and accurate CPT and HCPCS coding relative to the Charge Master and fee schedule to ensure appropriate pricing and coding for Laboratory Services, including understanding of and communication with referred test providers utilized by KPNW.
- Maintain and research all lab claim error reports and work queues to ensure proper coding and pricing of internal and referred Laboratory testing. Verify patient status, payor type and coverage type to ensure appropriate billing. Maintain and document an ongoing audit and monitoring program for Laboratory billing to ensure accuracy and system data integrity.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Regional, State, Federal, CMS and departmental regulations, statues, policies and procedures. Maintain a high level of communication between Laboratory and other departments to coordinate efforts to ensure compliance and resolve coding and claims discrepancies.
- Act as a departmental coding and billing resource for Laboratory and Pathology staff and other KPNW departments. Provide training to ensure overall competency across the laboratory. Develop and produce ongoing reports for routine trending, analysis and identification of problem patterns.
- Perform ongoing review and revisions of policies and procedures within the Laboratory to adequately address any and all coding and billing compliance issues, changes or improvements. Act as responsible individual for lab policies and procedures relating to lab billing.
- Perform annual and periodic coding review and subsequent updates/changes in conjunction with Compliance and Documentation and Coding departments.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience in Medical Laboratory billing and collections, including contracted and non-contracted insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and institutional billing, regulatory requirements, including CPT and ICD-9CM coding, and CMS requirements.
- Understanding of physician billing and insurance contracts; experience in working with payor denials.
- Medical terminology experience.
- Laboratory referred test experience.
- Extensive computer and telephone experience.
Education
- GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of billing and coding regulations.
- Knowledge and applicable understanding of coding techniques for laboratory services (CPT, HCPCS, etc).
- Demonstrative 10 key calculator ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated good attendance.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Problem solving, listening and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to research and resolve complex billing issues.
- Detail oriented with organizational skills which involve the ability to prioritize and manage workflow, produce high quality work, work independently with minimal supervision and the ability to use good judgment.
- Knowledge of coding and billing regulations for government and other payors, including the potential for false claims submission or other fraud and abuse situations.
- Ability to operate office equipment, i.e., Fax machine, photo copier, printer, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in Medical Laboratory billing and collections, including contracted and non-contracted insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and institutional billing, regulatory requirements, including CPT and ICD-9CM coding, and CMS requirements.
- Professional coder certification (CPC).
- Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente Health Plan coverage and benefits.
- Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente computer systems and applications.
- Working knowledge of Kaiser Permanente organization policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the full range of clinical and anatomic Laboratory tests.
- Post high school vocational or business course work.
Notes:
- This position is onsite until a flexible work agreement can be established.
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Airport Way Regional Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W06|SEIU|Local 49
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: NW Regional Lab - Rgnl Othr-Laboratory Admin - 1008
Pay Range: $29.47 - $35.92 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
