Job Description

Coding Specialist

Spero Health is seeking a Coding Specialist to join our awesome team! This position is responsible for reviewing medical documentation, applying appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, coding and identifying, tracking, and appealing claim denials. Must have a foundational understanding of coding principles and work in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position ensures coding compliance, along with best practices process across the departments. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone's life, Spero Health is the right place for you!

The Coding Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical Coding and Auditing (40%)

• Review clinical documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for services rendered.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with official coding guidelines and payer-specific requirements.
• Assist in identifying coding trends that may affect revenue or compliance.
• Perform audits.
• Query providers when documentation is unclear or insufficient for coding purposes.

Denial Management (60%)

• Monitor and work denial reports or queues to identify and analyze trends in denied or rejected claims.
• Research root causes of denials including coding errors, missing documentation, or payer-specific issues.
• Submit timely, well-documented appeals or corrections to payers.
• Maintain accurate records of denial outcomes and appeal statuses

Requirements

• Associates' in medical-related subject
• 2 years min coding experience
• CPC, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work

Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
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Career Development and Growth

• Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us

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