Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented medical coding professional with a passion for accuracy and a commitment to ethical standards? We're looking for a dedicated Medical Coder & Billing Specialist to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely billing for healthcare services.
In this position, you'll be responsible for translating medical documentation into precise billable codes, adhering to the highest ethical and regulatory standards. You'll also play a key role in charge posting, reconciliation, and communication with healthcare providers and staff. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts the efficiency of healthcare operations, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do:
Accurate Coding: Translate provider services into billable codes (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10) from medical documentation, adhering to the coding ethics of AAPC, AHIMA, and NAMAS, as well as payer coverage guidelines.
Charge Posting & Reconciliation: Post and reconcile charges daily, particularly within hospital settings (Inpatient, Outpatient, Observation).
Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with providers and staff regarding medical necessity, coding discrepancies (unspecified, truncated, or missing diagnoses), and documentation issues.
Resource Utilization: Utilize coding and payer resources to ensure accurate coding and billing.
Denial Management: Assist the Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist with complex coding denials, including drafting appeal letters and providing supporting documentation.
Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest coding and billing practices through resources like Encoder Pro, coding subscriptions, and company-provided educational opportunities.
Contribute to Team Success: Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
What You'll Bring:
Coding Expertise: Demonstrated experience in accurately coding (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10) services from medical documentation, adhering to professional coding ethics.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills are a plus.
Customer Service: Strong customer service and phone etiquette skills.
Confidentiality & Productivity: Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and work effectively under productivity standards.
Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to prioritize and balance workload, solve problems efficiently and accurately, and maintain strong organizational skills.
Teamwork & Collaboration: A helpful attitude, positive teamwork spirit, and a willingness to collaborate.
Information Gathering: Ability to create channels of communication to obtain information necessary to perform job tasks.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing and/or coding.
Certifications in Medical Billing and Coding are highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute your coding expertise to a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare administration. You'll have the chance to grow your skills, stay up-to-date with industry best practices, and play a vital role in ensuring accurate and efficient billing processes. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and a commitment to ethical standards.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 21.00 29.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
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