Certified Medical Biller And Coder (Medical) Orthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Medical Coder Responsibilities:- Extracts relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information
- Examines documents for missing information; corrects information as needed
- Assigns CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM codes
- Performs patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed
- Answers questions, advises, and trains providers and staff on medical coding
- Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set
- Maintains current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures
- Works towards compliance in all aspects of coding, participates in compliance activities as requested, and conducts/participates in provider coding reviews and education, as requested
Medical Billing Responsibilities:- Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information
- Key/collect, post and manage patient account payments
- Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued and correct claims.
- Completes Claims Center daily tasks including charge review and claims inspector; creates and maintains custom claim edits and works the client action worklist
- Reviews and provides RCM weekly and monthly reports including productivity and financial reports as directed and completes action steps as necessary
- Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information
- Maintains patient and business confidentiality
- Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors
- Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed
- Regular attendance required
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Education: High School diploma or GED required
Experience with electronic scheduling system and electronic medical records (EMR) - required. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 1+ year experience as a medical biller/coder, surgical, orthopedics. Abilities: Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and management skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.
Job Type:
Full-time - Monday through Friday. Dependable transportation required. Travel between locations may be required. Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday, Weekend availability
Work Location: Multiple Locations
